Job Coach/Employment Specialist

About the Organization:
The Center for Vocational Rehabilitation, Inc. (CVR) is committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to achieve independence, meaningful employment, and full community participation. Through innovative vocational, rehabilitation, and support services, CVR helps individuals develop the skills necessary to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a full-time Employment Specialist / Job Coach to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired. The Employment Specialist / Job Coach will assist participants in developing vocational skills, gaining hands-on work experience, and increasing independence in community-based employment settings. This position involves direct job coaching, employer engagement, worksite development, participant support, and collaboration with program staff to ensure successful work experience placements.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, hands-on job coaching to participants who are blind or visually impaired at community-based work experience sites.
• Assist with identifying, developing, and coordinating work experience opportunities with local employers.
• Support participants in learning job tasks, developing workplace skills, and increasing independence.
• Collaborate with Work Experience Coordinatorls to match participants with appropriate work experience placements based on individual abilities, interests, and vocational goals.
• Assist participants with employment preparation, including job applications, interviewing, workplace expectations, and professional communication.
• Identify potential workplace barriers and assist with implementing reasonable accommodations, adaptive equipment, and accessible training techniques.
• Utilize individualized instructional strategies, including verbal instruction, task breakdown, repetition, and hands-on guidance, to accommodate participants' visual needs.
• Work collaboratively with community partners, vocational rehabilitation counselors, orientation and mobility specialists, employers, and other involved professionals.
• Monitor participant performance, attendance, progress, and overall adjustment to the work environment.
• Provide feedback and recommendations to improve participant performance and promote greater independence.
• Assist with job-shadowing opportunities, career exploration activities, and other program-related vocational experiences.
• Complete accurate and timely service documentation, progress notes, worksite evaluations, and final reports in accordance with program and contractual requirements.
• Attend meetings, participate in program planning, and maintain regular communication with the Work Experience Coordinator.
• Travel to community-based worksites throughout the designated service area.
• Perform additional duties as assigned as directed by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work, education, human services, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, preferably individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• Experience in job coaching, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, workforce development, or community-based employment services preferred.
• Knowledge of workplace accommodations, assistive technology, and adaptive instructional techniques is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in community settings while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with participants, employers, and community partners.
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel between community worksites required.

Work Environment

This position involves extensive community-based work, including travel to employer locations to provide direct participant support. Candidates must be comfortable working in a variety of employment environments and adapting instructional approaches to meet individual participant needs.The position requires flexibility, strong time management, and the ability to support multiple participants and worksite placements.

CVR is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00 - $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have working with individuals with disabilities or special needs?
• How many years of experience do you have in assisting with employment services, job development, or vocational counseling?
• The pay range for this position is $35,000-$38,000 annually. Are you able to commit to the salary requirement for this role?
• The hours for this position are Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. Are you able to commit to the schedule required for this role?
• Do you have a valid Driver's License, clean driving record, and reliable transportation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $35,000 - $38,000