Job Coach

Job Coach

Location: Whippany, NJ | Community-Based

Work Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM

This is a community-based position and may require travel between ArcMorris program offices and various community locations.

Pay:

• $23.00/hour – Associate’s Degree OR 3 years of Job Coach/Supported Employment experience
• $25.00/hour – Bachelor’s Degree
• $27.00/hour – Master’s Degree

Additional Placement Incentives:

• $150 – 90-Day Placement Incentive
• $250 – 180-Day Placement Incentive

About ArcMorris

ArcMorris is a nonprofit human services organization that has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Morris County, NJ, for over 70 years.

Our mission is to enrich lives, promote independence, and support individuals in achieving greater choice, inclusion, and meaningful participation in their communities.

About Our Pathways to Employment Program

ArcMorris' Pathways to Employment program provides individualized, person-centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) as they explore employment possibilities and prepare for future career opportunities.

The program focuses on helping individuals identify their strengths and interests, develop employment-related skills, gain experience in community settings, and build the confidence and independence needed to pursue meaningful employment.

Job Coach Position Overview

The Job Coach serves as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) within the Pathways to Employment program. This position provides individualized and group support to individuals with I/DD as they explore career interests, gain exposure to different employment environments, develop workplace skills, and prepare for future employment opportunities.

The Job Coach uses a person-centered approach to identify individual strengths, preferences, interests, and support needs while helping participants develop skills that promote greater independence and employment readiness.

The ideal candidate is dependable, patient, creative, flexible, and comfortable working in a variety of community-based settings. The Job Coach should be able to build positive relationships while encouraging individuals to develop confidence, independence, and skills related to their employment goals.

Job Coach Key Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):Employment Discovery & Planning

• Conduct person-centered discovery activities to identify individual strengths, preferences, interests, abilities, and support needs.
• Develop individualized career profiles based on observations and input from participants, families, staff, and other members of the individual's support team.
• Assist with developing and updating employment exploration and goal-setting plans.
• Support individuals in identifying potential career pathways that align with their interests, abilities, and goals.
• Encourage individuals to explore a variety of employment opportunities and career options.

Community-Based Experiences

• Facilitate community-based employment exploration activities, including volunteering, job tours, informational interviews, internships, and other employment-related experiences.
• Provide on-site supervision and support to promote safety, inclusion, participation, and skill development.
• Support individuals with travel training and navigation of public transportation when appropriate.
• Assist participants in becoming familiar with different community and workplace environments.
• Promote respectful, inclusive, and supportive interactions in all community settings.

Skill Development & Coaching

• Teach and reinforce employment-related soft skills, including communication, punctuality, teamwork, workplace etiquette, problem-solving, and appropriate workplace behavior.
• Support task-based learning and the development of transferable job skills.
• Encourage independence, motivation, confidence, and self-advocacy.
• Provide individualized coaching and support based on each participant's needs and employment goals.
• Assist individuals with adaptive tools, accommodations, or other supports when needed.
• Reinforce skills and strategies that promote greater independence in the workplace and community.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate daily notes, progress notes, and goal-related documentation.
• Track and document participant progress toward employment-related goals.
• Ensure services are provided in accordance with applicable regulations, ArcMorris policies, procedures, and program requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, supervision, and required training.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect participant rights and personal information.

Professionalism & Collaboration

• Serve as a positive role model and advocate for employment inclusion and community participation.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with participants, families, employers, coworkers, and other members of the individual's support team.
• Communicate participant progress, needs, concerns, and employment-related information to the appropriate supervisor and team members.
• Demonstrate flexibility, creativity, patience, and a solution-focused approach when responding to changing participant needs.
• Promote dignity, respect, choice, independence, and inclusion in all interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.

Job Coach Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate's, Bachelor's, or Master's Degree in Human Services, Rehabilitation, Education, Psychology, Social Services, or a related field preferred.
• Associate's Degree OR 3 years of Job Coach/Supported Employment experience required for the $23.00/hour starting rate.
• Prior experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) preferred.
• Previous experience in supported employment, vocational services, job coaching, or a related employment-support role strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of vocational rehabilitation, employment services, and person-centered planning preferred.
• Strong communicatio

Pay: $23.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Describe you experience with supportive employment in the IDD comunity
• Have you ever applied or worked at ArcMorris? If so, which location and program?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Job Coach/Supportive Employment: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• New Jersey Driver's License with no restrictions (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Whippany, NJ 07981 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $27