Job Coach

Summary: The Job Coach (VR and DSPD) helps our job seeking clients in preparing for and succeeding in the workplace. Job Coaches are responsible for assessing and evaluating barriers and challenges with individuals seeking employment opportunities. This includes working on life skills, developing work-related leads, transporting clients, coaching, teaching and mentoring them as they learn skills for increased independence and successful employment. Job Coaches also assist with interviews, applications and resume creation. This can be a full-time or part-time position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized with time and data

Current and active driver’s license

Shows compassion, flexibility, patience, positive attitude and provides excellent care

6 months experience working with people with disabilities or related field/experience

Must have reliable transportation and the ability to transport clients

Ability to obtain sponsored CPR/First Aid Certifications with 90 days of employment

Ability to obtain company-sponsored Workplace Supports Training within 90 days of employment

Ability to obtain company-sponsored SOAR certification within 180 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with mentoring coaching or teaching

1 year or more experience working with people with disabilities.

Responsibilities:

Promotes a positive work environment.

Evaluate client skills for lasting employment success

Assists clients with initial and ongoing job training

Helps the client fulfill job duties, including verbal prompts and redirection, as needed (instructional prompts, compensation strategies, etc.)

Provides transportation as needed

Facilitates communication between, and on behalf of employees and employers.

Responsible for communicating any needs, concerns, or questions to the appropriate parties including, team leads, managers, guardians, etc.

Conducts mock interviews

Helps client create and update their resume

Works with employers to match client and employer needs

Serves as a representative and first point of contact for OPPO to employers.

Advocates for client needs including any needed ADA accommodations

Keeps required certifications updated and maintains personal compliance

Ensures client follows all employer regulations, including clock-in and outs

Ensures the client is assisted in a manner that facilitates growth

Help clients prioritize daily tasks to the employers’ satisfaction.

Dresses professionally at all times conforming to the client's work location policies and needs

Assist clients to socially integrate into employment settings,and company culture and establish internal support structure.

Maintains accurate, daily documentation on client’s progress through company software including appropriate service codes relating to client funding.

Is flexible and comfortable with a wide variety of skill sets and client abilities and mannerisms

Is dependable, on time, and attends full shifts as assigned.

Other duties as assigned by the manager

Benefits

PTO 4 all (including PT)

Mileage reimbursement program

Medical, Vision, Dental, HSA, EAP

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking.

Occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds.

Physical requirements may vary depending upon the client you serve and the location they are employed

Direct Reports:

No direct reports

Reports to:

VR Manager and/or Team Lead

Discretionary Benefits:

PTO for all (including part-time)

Mileage reimbursement program

Medical, Vision, Dental, HSA, EAP

About the Company: OPPO provides person-centered, long-term, home, and community-based solutions, including employment to people in Colorado and Utah. We have a team of over 175 impactful people empowered to create safe, happy, and healthy OPPOrtunities for our residents, patients, clients, and team. Everyone has the right to these OPPOrtunities, and we focus on ensuring it to those who would otherwise be marginalized. .