South Orange County Employment Coach

About Integrated Resources Institute

Founded in 1987, Integrated Resources Institute is a non-profit organization that provides services and supports to adults with disabilities in 100% community-based settings that are fully integrated and fully inclusive. At IRI, we realize that employment increases the quality of life.

Our services focus on developing jobs and providing on-the-job support, in addition to Independent Living Skills (ILS) services which support people in their own residence with domestic skills from a broad scope based upon individual needs. Our mission and culture is to make a difference in people's lives.

Join our team - flexible part-time & full-time positions available throughout South Orange County:

• Immediate South OC placings in: Laguna Beach, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Mission Viejo, Irvine, Rancho Santa Margarita
• Other OC locations: Aliso Viejo, Ladera Ranch, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and Dana Point

• Need a different opportunity? Explore more openings at irioc.org/careers

EMPLOYMENT COACH - NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!
Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? We're looking for responsible, caring individuals to mentor and support people with developmental disabilities at their job site and with job development.

• Flexible part-time & full-time roles (6 to 30 hours per week)
• Competitive pay - Starting at $21.20/hour, plus mileage, cell phone & internet reimbursement
• Paid training - No experience? No problem. We offer a comprehensive paid training program at the time of hire and an ongoing basis (visit irioc.org/acre for more information)
• Comprehensive Benefits - We believe in supporting our employees' well-being and work-life balance. All employees who work at least 20 hours per month are eligible for a Lifestyle Spending Account - $50 each month to spend however you want, plus an extra $25 on your birthday. See all the benefits we offer below!

What you'll do:

• Support individuals in job development - resume building, interview practice, and learning new employability skills
• Provide transportation to and from work, and assist with accessing their community
• Provide support to maintain their employment and productivity
• Discover a persons' interests, skills, and employment goals
• Work with their circle of support in creating a meaningful daily schedule

Above all, we are all about building healthy relationships. One of your main goals will be to develop a friendly, professional, and respectful relationship with the person(s) you support, as well as empower them to build positive, meaningful relationships with their with co-workers, roommates, and neighbors.

Responsibilities

• Understands and practices IRI’s mission and embraces person-centered values.
• Demonstrates respectful and dignified interaction and communication with IRI persons served, stakeholders (such as co-workers, employers, family members, community members) and IRI colleagues.
• Assumes competence and builds esteem in all interactions with IRI persons served.
• Implement a normalized community integrated employment focused service.
• Develop integrated work schedules.
• Find integrated work settings and develop competitive employment placement.
• Provide encouragement for meaningful employment related activities to the client.
• Conduct frequent job site analysis - pre, during and post-employment.
• Implement adaptation strategies and devices based upon individual need.
• Provide typical and specialized healthcare needs (medication, hygiene, toiletry feeding) as needed.
• Implement individual service plan goals and SMART objectives.
• Monitor positive behavior strategy system and plans.
• Conduct task analysis and demonstrate data-based training decisions.
• Dependable and reports to work on time on a daily basis.
• Maintains regular communication with employer or volunteer site coordinator.
• Completes all required documents: eRSP daily care notes, daily activities, clocking in/out.
• Attends and completes staff development training and attend monthly trainings.
• Communicate progress to IRI persons served and manager.
• Dresses professionally and/or appropriately for tasks that are done with person supported (see dress code policy).
• Demonstrate proper emergency strategies.
• Contact and report emergencies to Support Manager, as necessary.
• Collaborates with individual served and supported, Lead Employment Coach, Support Manager and circle of support to complete customized employment activities including discovery, vocational profile and list of twenty prospective employers for job development.
• Contact prospective employers and facilitate job application for participants.
• Shadow and train other coaches with a specific individual you support.
• All other duties as assigned by the Support Manager, Director of Services, and Chief Executive Officer.

Skills and Qualifications

• High-school diploma or GED required.
• College experience or degree is preferred, but not required.
• Job development and on-the-job support experience preferred, but not required.
• Reliable vehicle that can pass our safety inspection, with valid vehicle registration and insurance.
• Clean criminal background check, drug test, and motor vehicle record.
• Communication skills with the ability to use a cell phone and computer.
• Ability to speak and write in English.
• Experience with positive behavior approach is a plus, but is not required.
• Experience with (Autism) ASD is a plus, but is not required, rather an interest in helping a person to be integrated into their community and productive citizens
• Bi-lingual skills are desired, but not required.
• First Aid / CPR certificate (desired; we provide additional training as needed).

Integrated Resource Institute is committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $21.20 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $21