What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach (Employment Specialist) position at Vista Life Innovations?
We are seeking a Job Coach (Employment Specialist) to join the Vista team.
The Job Coach supports and teaches Vista students/members to work in an employment setting successfully and independently.
Responsibilities for a Job Coach include:
- Assisting individuals with disabilities to learn and perform job duties and supporting the individual during their own onboarding process
- Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment for members to reach key goals and milestones in their journey towards independence
- Supporting the performance evaluation process and providing appropriate on-the-job training
- Must be flexible and adaptable with schedule and work assignments in order to adjust to students/members vocational needs
- Knowledge and understanding of individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders
Requirements for a Job Coach include:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- One (1) year of related experience in vocational training and on-the-job support
- Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record
- CPR and First Aid or the ability to obtain certifications within 90 days of hire.
Job Type/Shift Information: 2 openings available, Part-Time, 20 to 25 hours per week. We are open to discussing your availability for hours, and we want to make a match between your schedule and our needs. Shifts may include a weekend rotation on an occasional basis.
Location: Varies, you will work with our members at employment sites in the surrounding communities.
Hourly Rate: $20.00, plus eligible mileage reimbursement
Benefits and Paid Time-Off are available for eligible employees based on the regular number of hours worked.
About Us
We are looking to grow a diverse, inclusive and mission-driven team at Vista Life Innovations. We offer a range of competitive benefits to support this goal:
- Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Family: A variety of paid leaves for eligible employees: Bereavement Leave, Family and Medical Leave and CT Paid Leave
- Retirement: A retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year)
- Basic Life Insurance: Eligible employees are provided with a $20,000 Life Insurance benefit (employer paid after 60 days of employment)
- Flexible schedules and time off: Generous PTO providing eligible employees with paid time off that may be used for sick time, for personal reasons, holidays and vacations; and Hybrid working opportunities for eligible positions
- Wellness: Staff retreats, employee wellness program and company-hosted events
- Employee Assistance Program: free and strictly confidential, nationwide network of counselors
- Medicare Concierge Program: Vista offers a free consultative program provided to all employees and retirees aged 60 and above
- Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities. Career Path Program for volunteers and interns
- Voluntary Benefits: Including cancer guardian, pet insurance and more!
- Mileage Reimbursement: for all eligible employees
Imagine the possibilities of being part of the success story of an adult with disabilities. Here at Vista Life Innovations, we are a nonprofit, human services organization supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the various stages of life. Each member of the Vista community is supported as a person on their own journey toward greater self-reliance, personal achievement, and independence.
Vista is a drug-free, Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
Please visit our website for more information about Vista Life Innovations and our career opportunities.
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