Job Coach

Overview

Make a meaningful impact by helping individuals with disabilities build the skills confidence and independence needed for successful employment.

ARC of the Treasure Coast is seeking a compassionate and motivated Employment Consultant (Job Coach) to provide individualized employment support to individuals with disabilities. This position helps individuals develop workplace skills learn job duties maintain employment and work toward greater independence in the workplace.

The Employment Consultant works closely with individuals families employers vocational rehabilitation partners and other community partners to identify employment opportunities and provide the support needed for success.

• Provide individualized job coaching and employment support at community-based work sites.
• Teach and reinforce workplace skills including communication professionalism time management task completion and problem-solving.
• Assist individuals in learning job duties while promoting independence and the use of natural workplace supports.
• Assess individual strengths interests abilities and employment goals.
• Assist with job development placement and matching individuals with appropriate employment opportunities.
• Provide ongoing follow-along support to help individuals maintain employment.
• Build positive relationships with employers and educate them on supporting employees with disabilities.
• Monitor individual progress and provide feedback to individuals employers families and the appropriate ARC team members.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation related to services progress and employment activities.
• Collaborate with vocational rehabilitation employers families and community partners to support employment goals.
• Advocate for individuals and promote inclusive employment opportunities.
• Ensure services are provided in accordance with ARC policies program requirements and funding guidelines.

• Minimum of four (4) years of professional or personal experience working with individuals with disabilities required.
• Experience in job coaching supported employment vocational rehabilitation human services or a related field preferred.
• Knowledge of supported employment practices and workplace accommodations preferred.
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with individuals families employers and community partners.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable patient and flexible with the ability to support individuals with varying needs.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in human services education psychology social work rehabilitation or a related field preferred.

• Valid Florida drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a Level II background screening.
• Ability to travel between community employment sites as needed.
• Ability to stand walk bend reach and assist individuals throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds as needed.

• A mission-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in the lives of others.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive pay.
• Medical dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays.

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Join our team and help individuals build the skills confidence and independence needed to succeed in the workplace and in their communities.