Career Coach at Spring Dell Center, Inc. – La Plata, Maryland

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.

Company Overview

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our ultimate goal is to promote full community integration for individuals with disabilities.

Career Coach

• Salary: $20.84/hour
• Job type: Full time
• Location: La Plata

Job Description
Spring Dell Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Career Coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting people with disabilities in guiding them through assessments, internships, job searches, interviews, resumes and promotions. The Career Coach will play a key role in both seeking employment opportunities for people with disabilities and providing support within Spring Dell Center's Career Bridges program to facilitate successful employment outcomes.

Duties Include but not limited to:

• Identify the participant's strengths, interests and abilities through assessments and interviews.
• Conduct job searches and outreach to identify employment opportunities for participants
• Maintain relationships with employers to create job opportunities and facilitate placements.
• Assist participants in preparing for interviews, completing job applications, and developing job-related skills.
• Collaborate with the Employment Transition Manager to implement employment transition plans for participants.
• Provide ongoing support to participants at their volunteer placement and internships, including job coaching and advocacy as needed.
• Utilize materials, curriculum, and modifications appropriate to meet the participant's needs in the areas of communication, technology, problem solving/critical thinking, teamwork, personal appearance, financial management, professionalism, self­ determination, self-advocacy, resume' writing, interview skills, and job search.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Full drivers license
• Clean driving record with 2 years driving experience
• Experience working with disabled adults preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Associate degree preferred
• Background in counseling, career coaching, and resume writing a plus
• Advanced computer skills
• Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the participants and demands of the job.
• DDA, LTSS and ICM experience a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Training
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Up To $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Direct Deposit
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty Leave
• Bereavement Leave