Job Coach

VIP•Rancho Cucamonga, CA

8d•$19 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Make a difference that matters. At VIP, Inc., people are the heart of our mission. With over 250 passionate team members, we are dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. Every year, we support over 700 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them build the skills needed to succeed in the workplace and thrive independently. If you're looking for meaningful work that changes lives, this is your chance. Were seeking a compassionate, reliable, and motivated Job Coach to support our clients in the High Desert area. This position may be assigned in one of two ways. As an Individual Placement (IP) Job Coach , youll work one-on-one with clients who are directly hired by community employers such as Target, Walmart, or Vons. Youll be assigned a small caseload of clients, observing and shadowing them on the job while stepping in to provide training, guidance, and support as needed. Alternatively, you may work as a Group Job Coach at the Walmart Distribution Center in Apple Valley. In this role, youll support a group of 34 clients in the box processing department. Group Job Coaches work alongside the clients, completing the same job tasks while also providing hands-on training, assistance, and encouragement to the group. If youve been searching for a role where your work has purposewhere you can be part of someones success storythis could be the perfect fit! Other job titles may include: DSP, warehouse job coach, Warehouse Associate, Direct Support Professional, & Caregiver. VIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge is based on the job requirement, individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. VIP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (includes physical or mental), citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, job duties, and work locations
Someone who enjoys hands-on work and making a real impact
Warehouse or production experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required
Must be 21 years or older with a high school diploma or GED
Valid drivers license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Warehouse or production experience strongly preferred
Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Working on-site at warehouse and community-based job sites
Coaching clients through tasks such as packing, labeling, sorting, sanitation, and general production work
Providing hands-on support while encouraging independence and confidence
Monitoring productivity and supporting clients in meeting job expectations
Identifying individual strengths and growth areas and providing targeted training
Documenting progress and communicating with supervisors and case managers
Creating a positive, professional, and inclusive work environment