Job Coach

Chapel Haven is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual and social disabilities to live independent and self-determined lives. If you share our core values of dynamic diversity, caring collaboration, individual integrity, and community connection, we want to hear from you!

Some of the perks of working at Chapel Haven include:

• Full benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• A culture committed to community and compassion.
• A friendly and caring environment that offers opportunities to grow personally and professionally.
• The opportunity to do meaningful work that enriches the lives of others.

The Role:

The Job Coach is responsible for providing direct support service to clients in competitive and supported employment, volunteer sites, and vocational training programs as needed, assisting them in learning specific job tasks, job-related attitudes, and worksite culture. Provides transportation and/or travel training as needed. Identifies and recommends job accommodations. Establishes rapport and relationships with employers to ensure successful job retention and builds a positive rapport with clients. Implements job coaching strategies with clients to support success on the worksite. Completes reports and task analysis, vocational progress notes, and required documentation.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field and/or a minimum of two years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, including autism with knowledge and understanding of the employment challenges and opportunities for this population.

• Ideal candidates have excellent communication and writing skills, teaching ability, display empathy toward client needs, and balance numerous account relationships.

• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work independently.

• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask with effective problem-solving/decision-making abilities.

• Valid CT driver’s license and daily use of a reliable personal vehicle. Proof of insurance is required. Use of own vehicle is required.
• In possession of or able to obtain a Public Service License.
• Ability to stand, lift, sit and walk during the work shift as needed.
• Computer skills – word, excel, web-based, and database experience preferred.

• Compassionate and understanding with an enthusiasm for serving our individuals every single day!

Do not meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women, LGBTQ , and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles at Chapel Haven!