Job Coach

Description

Are you interested in impacting the lives of others? Would you like to end every day knowing you made a difference in someone's life? Do you enjoy teaching and coaching people? If so, this could be the career move you've been looking for. InAlliance, a nonprofit that provides support to adults with developmental disabilities, is looking for an experienced and motivated Job Coach to provide case management, training, and support services to our participants at employment and community sites. The ideal candidate will be able to mobilize resources and support necessary to assist our participants to reach their career goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides employment support at work sites to individuals seeking to maintain competitive employment.
• Support individuals in exploring vocational interests and aptitudes, assessment, education, volunteering, skill building, and review opportunities for continued growth.
• Assist interested individuals in seeking new employment or promotions.
• Provides employer support such as educational information or job accommodations at client’s request.
• Maintain relationships with current employers and discuss business needs on an ongoing basis.
• Communicate any employment opportunities to the team learned from ongoing contact.
• Communicate with internal and external teams when there are changes in an individual’s job or support needs.
• Document activities through daily case notes and progress reports.
• Develop annual goals with the individual and their support team based on the individual’s interests and preferences.
• Connect individuals with external resources such as SSI, Career Centers, Benefits Planners, and other experts and provide support during these meetings.

• Maintains standards of confidentiality and ethical practice.
• Utilize effective time management skills, establish work priorities, and be organized.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Available to work a flexible schedule which may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. 
• Flexible and able to adapt to frequent changes to case load, support strategies, company policies, state, and federal laws, as well as other regulations that affect our industry.
• At least 75% of this role is providing direct support.
• Other Duties as Assigned

*Must be able to perform essential functions of this position with or without accommodations.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience 

These qualifications are guidelines, not hard and fast rules, so if you have 70% of the qualifications listed, we encourage you to apply. Experience can include paid and non-paid experience including volunteer work and lived experience that helped you to build the competencies, knowledge, and skills needed for this position. Applying allows you to be considered. 

Education:  

• High School Diploma 

Experience:  

• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in an inclusive and integrated setting.
• Ability to navigate computers and varying computer software.

Preferred Education and Experience: 

Education:  

BA/BS Degree in related field preferred

Additional eligibility requirements 

• Must be able to verify employment eligibility under USCIS I-9 requirements.  
• After a conditional job offer has been made, a pre-employment screening will be required. InAlliance will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local "Fair Chance" laws. 
• CA Driver License
• Clean driving record

What We Offer

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Longevity increases are paid at 1.5% after six months, with an additional increase of 0.5% at one year.
• Low-cost Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Free TeleHealth from HealthiestYou
  • Medical Services
  • Behavioral Health
  • Back Care
  • Dermatology
  • Nutrition
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans: Aflac, Legal Shield Services, Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary 403(b) retirement with company match
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Flexible Spending Account Plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Cell/Device Stipend

Perks

• Flexible work schedules for eligible employees/positions
• TicketsatWork (employee discounts)
• LifeMart (employee discounts)
• Fun Employee events like celebrating Direct Service Provider Appreciation Week and annual Staff Recognition Events
• Employee committees where you can make your voice heard and have a positive impact
• High employee morale/satisfaction rate
• Equal employment opportunities*

*InAlliance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: InAlliance is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at InAlliance are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, WITHOUT regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. InAlliance will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. InAlliance encourages applicants of all ages.

Salary : $20 - $21