Employment Professional (Job Coach)

Employment Professional - Job Coach

Are you seeking a meaningful position that contributes to improving the lives of others? Promote autonomy and employment accessibility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and start a fulfilling career with ALSO! 

Who We Are: 

Since 1997, ALSO has been committed to fostering independence and community inclusion for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through employment support, residential living, and in home services.  

Position Overview: 

As an Employment Professional (Job Coach) at ALSO, you’ll support people who experience intellectual and developmental disabilities at work through on-the-job training, advocacy, and skill building. Your role is to help ensure successful and meaningful employment relationships between individuals and their employer through oversight, mentorship, and hand-on support.

Full-time or part-time available, weekends and evenings may be included, some variability in schedules to match with people we support and their own adjusting work schedules. Having a reliable vehicle to be able to self-transport to multiple sites within a workday is essential to success in this position!

Key Responsibilities: 

• On-the-Job Mentorship: Provide employment training and mentorship using a cue, model, and step-back framework. Provide hands-on support, supervision, and skills-building to foster confidence and independence at work. 

• Relationship Building: Cultivate supportive and responsive connections with individuals, employers, and community partners to establish ALSO as a reliable provider of employment support. 

• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain accurate records, including timekeeping, daily reports, and updates on individual progress toward support plan goals. Report any individual changes or updates to your team to promote collaborative and consistent employment support. 

• Advocacy: Collaborate with families, transportation providers, and other support professionals to ensure individuals are set up for employment success. Foster positive employment relationships by ensuring employer expectations are met while individuals have the accommodations need to be successful in their role. Facilitate conflict resolution and positive professional communication. Encourage taking time off when needed while following protocols for schedule change requests.  

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Starting Pay: $18.50 - $20 per hour, based on experience, education, and Veteran status. 

• Paid Training: Earn while enhancing your skills. Job coaches have ample opportunities to learn more specialized employment support skills such as creating new employment avenues through career exploration, Vocational Rehabilitation, and cultivating partnerships with potential employers. 

• Paid Holidays: 10 days, including a special “YAY Day” for your birthday. 

• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options. 

• Generous Leave: Vacation and sick time accruals, Paid Time Off with payout option. 

• Retention bonus: $250 after 6 months 

• Referral bonus: Up to $500 per referral! 

• Retirement Plan: Generous employer-matching for traditional or Roth 401k 

• Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access to counseling, legal, financial advice, and more. 

• Parental Leave 

• Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Employee Recognition Program 

• Career Development 

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible. 

Qualifications: 

• Be dependable and punctual; with the ability to travel to multiple sites within a workday. A valid driver’s license and a personal vehicle are vital to success in this position. 

• Be able to lift, transfer, push/pull, maneuver and reposition 50 lbs.; and be able to walk or stand for extended periods of time. 

• Have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent. 

• Be able to prepare written reports via computer using proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 

• Prior experience working in I/DD support services is preferred but not required.  

All candidates considered for employment are required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check prior to joining ALSO and ongoing every two years. 

Why Join ALSO? 

At ALSO, we do work of the heart. This meaningful work brings out the bold, the compassionate, and the passionate. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling lives, achieve their goals, and become an integral part of their communities. Join us in making a real difference. Make Heart Work YOUR Work. 

Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.