Employment Specialist/ Job Coach

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Position Snapshot

Location: Whiteville/Columbus 

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9am-5pm with some flexible hours required for evenings and weekends

Pay: $21/hr

Work Setting: Hybrid work setting with Community-based travel to meet the needs of the program 

Position Type: Full-time

Make an Impact With Us

Do you want work that makes a meaningful difference in your community? Easterseals PORT Health is seeking a Employment Specialist/Job Coach to join our Employment (IPS) team in Whiteville and Columbus areas. This position requires travel within these general areas.   

The Employment Specialist/ Job Coach  performs as an integral part of the management team working with adults with intellectual and development disabilities. The Job Coaches primary duty is to secure community-based employment for individuals with disabilities. The Job Coach may also provide evaluation and intensive training services in the community for the individuals served and supported as their caseloads permit. The Job Coach will be the primary contact for VR counselors for all individuals assigned.

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and helping people thrive, we'd love to have you on our team. 

What You’ll Do

• Create connections with community employers to identify and create jobs opportunities for individuals receiving services. 

• Develop resumes, prepares and accompanies individuals to job interviews, assists in filling out applications and questionnaires, and communicating the qualifications of individuals to employers.

• Communicate with each person assigned to the job developer caseload at least weekly and document that communication. 

•  Conduct the primary job development activities for the program. 

•  Maintain case records as required by licensing and funding bodies standards and regulations. Documentation must be entered into the electronic medical record system within 24 hours of service delivery. 

• Coordinate communication with parents, case manager, and other agencies serving individuals being supported. 

• Maintain good work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, appearance, and effective working relationships with coworkers, VR and LME/MCO staff, employers, and individuals being supported. 

• Provide job development and intensive training activities with individuals being supported according to their approved service, work/service plan, and work schedule. 

• Accompany individuals being supported to their community-based employment site to provide on-the-job training as needed. 

• Analyze job duties/tasks and complete a thorough job task analysis as needed. 

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone who brings the experience, skills, and commitment needed to succeed in this role. 

• High School diploma or GED required.  
• Possesses a valid, unrestricted North Carolina driver’s license, has a good driving record, and carries current, unrestricted vehicle insurance.
• Willing to travel within the assigned territory to support community-based program
• Must have reliable transportation that will allow movement throughout the program delivery area.
• Basic computer skills for documentation

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in human services field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience supporting adults with intellectual and development disabilities.
• Knowledge of the labor market and community services agencies, as well as skills in writing task analysis, systemic job training, counseling, advocacy, and supported employment.
• Previous experience supporting adults with intellectual and development disabilities in a job coach environment.

Why Join Easterseals PORT Health?

Easterseals PORT Health is a trusted and compassionate organization providing disability, mental health, and substance use services across North Carolina and Virginia. Purpose, dedication, and empathy guide the way we support our neighbors and one another. 

For benefits-eligible positions, our total rewards package may include: 

• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage + FSA
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program and legal services
• Professional development and training opportunities, including AHEC where applicable
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility where applicable

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health helps people with disabilities, mental health and/or substance use challenges, their families, and our employees embrace their potential, access opportunities, build resilience and thrive. Purpose, dedication, and empathy drive our in-person and telehealth service delivery. 

Our 2,800-member team provides more than 10.2 million hours of meaningful support to 40,200 children, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. 

Easterseals PORT Health is an Inclusive Culture, Different Voices, Embracing Potential, Authentic Self, and Learning and Growing. 

Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply! Need assistance with the application process or an accommodation? Contact recruiter@eastersealsPORT.com. 

Learn More About the Program

https://eastersealsport.com/individual-and-community-services/