Employment Coach

At Ridge Area Arc, we celebrate differences. We hire qualified individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds because diversity is our greatest strength. If you share our mission to help everyone find their place in this world, you will find a home at Ridge Area Arc supporting and advocating for individuals with unique abilities so that they are successful in work, life and play.

Position Definition:

We are looking for a motivated, self-starting candidate to assist those with intellectual and developmental disabilities in all aspects of employment including development, placement, & follow-along. This position is responsible for identifying community job development opportunities through networking and career exploration; assisting qualifying individuals to obtain and maintain community-based employment; providing individualized situational assessments, on-the- job training, Discovery Program (VR), and continued support services as needed.

Controls over the Position:

The coordinator performs day-to-day duties with a minimum of supervision. Work is reviewed through reports and meetings with supervisor for adherence to goals and objectives, policies and procedures.

Qualifications Required:

1. Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, rehabilitative science, business or a related degree, OR

2. Associate Degree or two years of college from an accredited college or university combined with two years of documented direct experience with recipients with developmental disabilities, OR

3. One year of college from an accredited college or university combined with three years of documented direct experience in working with recipients with developmental disabilities, OR

4. High School diploma/GED from an accredited school combined with four years of direct professional experience working with recipients with developmental disabilities may substitute for college on a year for year basis.

5. Must pass level 2 background screening upon employment, as described in Chapter 435, F.S. including local criminal screening, drug testing, and fingerprinting.

6. Must possess clean driving record as supported by a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

7. Must be a legal driver in the State of Florida as supported by providing copies of driver's license, registration and proof of insurance on private vehicle showing evidence of required insurance coverage as expressed by the current Arc insurance carrier.

**Detailed job description available upon request**

AAP/EOE/Drug-Free Workplace

Qualified candidates may apply on really or in person at:

Ridge Area Arc
4352 Independence St. (Google maps, use 120 Baltimore St.)
Avon Park, Florida.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of documented paid work experience do you have working with people with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15