Job Coach

Institute for the Redesign of Learning • South Pasadena, CA

31d • $19 - $22

About The Position

Are you passionate about mentoring adults and seeking a fulfilling part-time job coaching opportunity? Look no further than the Institute for the Redesign of Learning.
Based in the San Gabriel Valley, our intentional, mission-driven organization seeks a dedicated individual to join our Transitions & Adult Services team. In this 35-hour-per-week position, you'll have the chance to work alongside a supportive and collaborative team of professionals in making a real difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to grow your skills and contribute to a worthy organization– apply today!
Our team of Job Coaches plays a vital role in our community by supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them learn new job duties, maintaining appropriate work behaviors, and increasing productivity and stability on the job. Through their dedication and expertise, our Job Coaches help participants reach their full potential and strive for positive employment outcomes. Their role is essential in promoting competence, empathy, and contribution among our clients, allowing them to become valuable members of society.
Salary Range: $18.50 - $22.23/hr
Salary range is contingent upon relatable experience, credentialing/certification, education, and use of a second language in your role (50% of the time).
As a Job Coach at IRL, you will (list is not inclusive of all duties):
serve as a liaison and advocate for the client to the employer and help ensure that the participant is successfully integrated into the workplace.
provide on-the-job support for clients by demonstrating needed skills for the client to utilize in their daily tasks.
assess ongoing support service needs that may represent barriers to employment.
assist participants with developing and maintaining positive interactions with co-workers, customers, and other members of the public.
ensure that participants perform job assignments following steps outlined in task analyses and maximize productivity through positive behavior modification techniques and other interventions.
develop and typewrite documentation on client ISP goals and objectives using computers and/or basic note-taking skills.
access and read company email daily.
monitor and assess individual consumer progress and collect and report data to the Program Manager as requested and in keeping with reporting periods.
Environment & Physical Qualifications: Coaching and training may require employees to be exposed to working conditions in various independent living settings such as in a client's home, classroom, or natural environments in the community, i.e., the mall, post office, bus stop, and/or in community businesses including an office, retail, warehouse, food service, or janitorial setting. Employees may be exposed to cleaning chemicals when training clients in janitorial and maintenance assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee needs to be able to carry, push, pull, and move objects, e.g., student desks, chairs, and boxes. Requires frequent and prolonged bending, stooping, crouching, walking, and standing. In addition, they must be able to perform physical management with clients, e.g., physically prompt and escorting clients.

Requirements

• Self-Starter
• High School Diploma
• Be willing to complete the first three (3) sessions of a 10-week graduate-level training program as part of the conditions of employment
• Auto insurance liability coverage which meets the minimum for work-related travel (25/50k liability coverage; 100/300k if you drive Clients)
• Valid California Driver’s License
• Be able to arrive at any work site of the clients using your vehicle
• Access to a mobile phone (for email) & basic internet (if working offsite)
• Clear a current background check through the FBI, DOJ, and CCL
• Pass a pre-employment health screening
• A negative TB Test

Responsibilities

• serve as a liaison and advocate for the client to the employer and help ensure that the participant is successfully integrated into the workplace.
• provide on-the-job support for clients by demonstrating needed skills for the client to utilize in their daily tasks.
• assess ongoing support service needs that may represent barriers to employment.
• assist participants with developing and maintaining positive interactions with co-workers, customers, and other members of the public.
• ensure that participants perform job assignments following steps outlined in task analyses and maximize productivity through positive behavior modification techniques and other interventions.
• develop and typewrite documentation on client ISP goals and objectives using computers and/or basic note-taking skills.
• access and read company email daily.
• monitor and assess individual consumer progress and collect and report data to the Program Manager as requested and in keeping with reporting periods.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• An excellent mentorship program and exceptional training provided
• Intentional professional growth plans (we promote from within!)
• Dedicated support from our Leadership Team
• health, dental, and vision insurance and a $25,000 life and AD&D insurance policy (if eligible).
• generous paid time off with up to 2 weeks of paid vacation, 13 paid holidays, and 5 paid sick days.
• retirement plan and medical and dependent flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED