Job Coach; Community & Supported Employment

Description

JOB TITLE: Job Coach (Community & Supported Employment)

REPORTS TO: Center Director

SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (35-40hrs per week) [Various Schedules]

LOCATION: Pasadena, CA (Los Angeles County/San Gabriel Valley)

STATUS: Full-Time, 35-40 hrs/wk, Non-Exempt

DRIVER POSITION: Yes [ If yes, see driving policy below]

SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $23.48/hr

At Ability First, we are dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their personal best. Our mission is to look beyond disabilities, focus on capabilities, and expand possibilities. We believe in looking beyond disabilities, focusing on capabilities, and expanding possibilities. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to provide programs that assist people with disabilities in achieving their personal best throughout their lives.

As a Job Coach, you will support individuals with developmental and/or physical disabilities in achieving success in integrated community settings, including employment, education, and volunteer opportunities. You’ll provide direct, person-centered coaching to help participants build job skills, navigate work environments, and thrive in community-based roles. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone passionate about inclusion, advocacy, and supporting individuals with diverse needs in reaching their goals.

• Provide one-on-one and group coaching to individuals in employment, educational, and volunteer settings.
• Support participants at their job sites to ensure they understand and meet performance expectations.
• Support individuals in developing job readiness skills, including communication, time management, professionalism, and independent transportation.
• Assist participants in identifying interests and career goals and help match them with appropriate community-based opportunities.
• Maintain open communication with employers, educators, families, and program staff to support participant success.
• Accurately document participant progress, attendance, and case notes using agency data systems.
• Promote participant independence by providing natural support and encouraging self-advocacy and decision-making.
• Provide transportation training and/or transport participants using company or personal vehicles when necessary.
• Serve as a mandated reporter, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and inclusive environment.
• Uphold our commitment as a Mandated Reporter, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission of the program and organization.

• A High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any related field or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities is required.
• 1-2 years of experience providing one-on-one and group coaching to individuals with disabilities in employment, educational, and volunteer settings is required.
• Ability to use computers including word-processing, data entry, and spreadsheet utilization is required.
• Must have reliable transportation to commute to and from participant’s job sites is required.
• Must have a flexible schedule in order to accommodate participant’s schedule is required.
• Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities and sexual orientations in a multicultural environment is required.
• Strong office management skills are preferred.
• Strong communication skills are preferred.
• Ability to work nights/weekends as needed.
• Successful completion of background (Live Scan) check.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Changes in the environment, such as the office or outdoors.
• Physical effort/lifting, such as sedentary- up to 15-20 pounds at times.

Mandated Reporting Requirements: The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 Revised July 21, 2017 as a condition of employment.

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