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Employment Specialist/Job Coach

ADVANCED EMPLOYMENT GROUP FLORIDA LLC
Fortuna, CA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
This is a professional position that supports adults with intellectual/developmental, mental, or other disabilities in finding and maintaining competitive employment with local businesses. This role requires providing job training, job coaching, developing and implementing accommodations, and providing support to the employee as well as the employer to ensure that work tasks are accurately, effectively, and independently performed. This position is responsible for building a strong rapport and communication with the employee and the employer, which is vital to ensuring ongoing success and a mutually beneficial relationship at the work site.
  • Hourly Rate: $25
  • Employment Type: PART TIME/FULL TIME
  • Work Location: Fortuna
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field (preferred)
Special Education degree or experience is beneficial.
  • Experience working with young adults with disabilities preferred.
  • Experience working with justice involved /opportunity youth is highly preferred.
  • Valid Driver’s License required at time of and for duration of employment.
  • Background screening and drug testing required.
  • Travel within 1 hour of local office with use of personal vehicle.(MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT PROVIDED)
  • Strong verbal and communication skills.
  • MUST have a home computer or tablet, smartphone and reliable internet.
  • Advocacy, counseling, job coaching skills.
  • Proficient using computer software as a work tool, including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Webex and Google Meets

Essential Functions
  • Provides person-centered support to meet the needs of the employee within the work environment, being mindful of the employer’s needs and mission.
  • Develops specific plans to assist in achieving personal and employment goals.
  • Facilitates and encourages appropriate social interactions between participants and other employees at job site.
  • Models productive behavior, encourages independence, and teaches behaviors that lead to personal and professional growth.
  • Develops constructive, cooperative relationships with co-workers.
  • Supports positive outcomes by building positive rapport.
  • Supports employees by preparing them for interviews and developing work-related problem-solving approaches.

Salary : $25

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