Job Coach | Part-Time

• Provides direct employment support to participants at their work sites in the community and offsite.
• Plans weekly employment coaching hours in collaboration with supervisor and program needs.
• Utilizes program and service knowledge and parameters to initiate, suggest, and/or implement plans to motivate participants to achieve work goals.
• Provides support and advisement to facilitate functional skills development and achievement through the implementation of appropriate and effective rehabilitation methods and strategies.
• Assists participants in analyzing and resolving work-related problems while working to grow participants' skills in problem solving at work.
• Communicates regularly and effectively with participants, supervisors, participants support teams, and team members in a variety of methods including verbal, written, phone, and electronic.
• Utilizes Outlook in partnership with other planning tools to plan and organize weekly and monthly schedules in collaboration with supervisor and team members.
• Creates and submits documentation within established deadlines for employment services provided in alignment with program and/or funder guidelines.
• Performs data entry in support of services provided to participants into a database.
• Performs work and communicates within confidentiality, HIPAA and other related policies and compliance guidelines.
• Participates in training and development activities and meetings within the organization and/or in the community.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• One or more of the following:

• Either a Bachelor's or associate degree from a college or university in a relevant field such as human services, psychology, sociology, or human resources.
• OR High school diploma or equivalent and at least 6 months experience in a related field including education, direct service, human services, behavioral health, rehabilitation, certified coaching, etc.
• OR 2-3 years' experience in a related field including education, direct service, human services, behavioral health, rehabilitation, certified coaching, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively with team members and the public in a professional manner.
• One year of relevant experience coaching or teaching others.
• Ongoing continuing education of four hours yearly in Employment Services with 24 months from the date of hire to meet the educational requirements and professional Job Coach certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and verbal formats.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google docs.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• A valid Iowa driver license, a good driving record, and ability to provide proof of personal vehicle insurance with a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident auto insurance liability coverage.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and dependent adult and child abuse background check.

• A competitive industry pay rate
• An active, non-stationary work environment
• Mileage reimbursement
• A 15% discount at our retail stores
• Opportunity to contribute to a 403(b) retirement account with up to 5% employer match

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