Job Coach
Oklahoma City, OK - USA
Job Summary
Employment Consultant
Full-Time Hybrid
Location:Oklahoma City OK
Schedule:Monday Friday 8:00 AM 4:30 PM (Evenings/Weekends as Needed)
Salary:$15$19 per hour (Based on Education & Experience)
Benefits:Medical Dental & Vision & Life Insurance. Retirement Options Paid Time Off Vacation Paid Training & much more
Were seeking a missiondriven and energetic Employment Training Specialist / Job Coach to support individuals with disabilities in finding learning and maintaining meaningful employment in the community. This role is essential in helping participants identify their strengths develop job skills secure employment and succeed longterm. If youre passionate about vocational rehabilitation job coaching and empowering others wed love to meet you.
Key Responsibilities:
Employment Support & Coaching
- Spend at least 67% of the workday providing direct support to individuals with disabilities.
- Conduct skills assessments job site analyses and identify work preferences.
- Assist individuals with job applications interview preparation and job readiness tasks.
- Provide onsite job coaching including training in job tasks communication workplace behavior and safety.
- Support employers in training individuals and gather performance feedback.
- Develop natural workplace supports and gradually fade coaching as independence increases.
- Provide followalong services through scheduled job site visits.
- Maintain accurate documentation and uphold strict confidentiality.
- Job Development & Employer Engagement
- Identify employment opportunities through employer outreach online research and community networking.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers.
- Match individuals to appropriate job opportunities based on skills interests and needs.
- Represent the agency professionally in all community settings.
- Professionalism & Safety
- Maintain a high level of professionalism communication and customer service.
- Ensure individuals are trained in workplace safety procedures.
- Follow all agency safetysensitive protocols and confidentiality standards.
- Adapt to a variety of work environments including offices warehouses retail food service and outdoor settings.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- College degree preferred.
- Knowledge of Rehabilitative Services DRS and DDS funding preferred.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities strongly preferred.
- Public relations or marketing experience is a plus.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn agency software systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently in communitybased settings.
Hiring Requirements:
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Must pass OSBI MVR DHS Registry reference checks drug test and all required screenings.
- Must have Real ID compliant valid Drivers License.
- Must have personal vehicle in good working condition.
- Must be able to maintain 50/100/50 liability insurance with businessuse endorsement naming DRTC as an interested third party.
- Must pass biannual MVR checks.
- Standing up to 8 hours per day.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. vertically and/or 25 lbs. horizontally.
- Frequent talking listening bending stooping grasping and stretching.
- Must be able to perform CPR First Aid AED Heimlich maneuver and seizure care.
Why Join DRTC
As an Employment Consultant you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by empowering individuals to build independence develop vocational skills and engage in their community. Youll receive comprehensive training supportive leadership and opportunities for growth within a mission-driven organization.
APPLY AT:You can submit an application online today or print an application to fill out by hand and mail or fax to DRTC.
DRTC
2501 N. Utah Ave. Oklahoma City OK 73107
Phone: ext. 1701
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DRTC is an EEO/Vet/Disability Employer
Required Experience:
Junior IC