Job Coach/Employment Specialist

Outstanding Possibilities Revealed (OPR) is looking for you, if you are a candidate;

• Desiring to make a difference in people’s lives
• Driven for results
• Action orientated
• Good organizer
• Priority setter
• Innovative

We are a community-based provider of high quality services working with individuals that experience barriers to employment.

The Supported Employment Specialist will be responsible for all areas of employment including career exploration, employment preparation, assistance with finding employment and job retention.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports individuals at their places of employment, which may or may not include paid or volunteer work
• Attends contact meetings, staff meetings, quarterly in-service trainings, conferences and other meetings as assigned or scheduled
• Supervise and job coach individuals in employment settings and assist individuals in meeting vocational goal
• Evaluate student progress and record data.
• Assists individuals is accessing and using public and generic transportation and provide transportation as assigned
• Train individuals on effective employment readiness skills.
• Develop natural supports, and other accommodations necessary to ensure individual is successful on the job
• Document all program activities, job development activities and job placements on a weekly basis
• Accurately track and monitor employment data and job search activities
• Adhere to all (OPR)s policy and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• BA or AA degree preferred or college coursework in Human Services, (Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling).
• Minimum one (1) year experience providing supported employment and or/vocational services to adults with disabilities
• Good communicator and strong desire to help people
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Successful work history and considerable knowledge of employer’s expectations
• Ability to objectively handle a wide variety of employee/employer relationships
• Excellent skills researching the job market and identifying opportunities in the industry

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20