Looking to make a difference in lives of adults and youth with disabilities???

POSITION SUMMARY: The Job Coach is responsible for providing Participants with on-the-job training in order to improve job knowledge and skills. They assist Participants with maintaining employment and establishing independence at the job site. The Job Coach may need to address the issues of transportation, hygiene/grooming, and social/communication skills, interactions with co-workers. Job Coach completes appropriate reports and performs various job duties as assigned by Step By Step management.

Services Provided: Community Based Assessment; Work Adjustment; Job Coaching; Job Retention; Personal Adjustment; Summer Youth Work Experience; Travel Training and may assist Job Developers as needed.

POSITIONS ARE COMMUNITY BASED IN THE CUYAHOGA, LORAIN AND ERIE COUNTY AREAS. WE ARE SEEKING STAFF IN ALL AREAS. TRAVEL TO OUR OFFICE IN VERMILION, OHIO IS MINIMAL.

Qualifications:

• A sincere desire to enhance the lives of Ohioans with Disabilities; adherence to all internal policies and procedures and the requirements of funding/referral sources and other external stakeholders; and an ongoing commitment to meet the stakeholder expectations of providing ethical, efficient and effective, high quality services.
• High school diploma or GED required, with 2 years related management or vocational rehabilitation experience and/or 2 years post-secondary education, preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver License with full automobile insurance coverage.
• Must agree to criminal background checks, abuser registry checks, motor vehicle reports, employment reference checks, academic credential verification and automobile insurance verification, post-employment as needed or requested by management, on an initial and ongoing basis.
• Applicant must possess and furnish valid personal identification documents, and have lawful work status, per US Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services requirements (I9 form) at the point of job offer.
• MUST HAVE WINDOWS PC (NO MAC SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE), INTERNET ACCESS, CELL PHONE, BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF MS EXCEL AND WORD, FAMILIARITY WITH MS TEAMS, ZOOM.
• MUST HAVE RELIABLE AND INSURED PERSONAL VEHICLE (this position cannot accommodate bus riders).

It is the policy of Step By Step Employment & Training, Inc. to ensure equal employment opportunity in accordance with ORS 125.111 and all applicable federal regulations and guidelines. Employment discrimination against employees and applicants due to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, age (40 years ), military status or veteran status is illegal.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Job Coaching: 2 years (Preferred)
• Special education: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations