Vocational Job Coach at Wedco Employment Center Inc.

Job Summary
Do you want to help change lives and grow your social responsibility? As an Employment Specialist/Job Coach you will join an organization that places top priority on a positive company culture and one that has been making a difference for over 29 years.

Job Description & Responsibilities: As an Employment Specialist/Job Coach you will play an invaluable role of serving, coaching, and learning from a diverse population of individuals with disabilities in various employment settings. Job Coaches observe and assist individuals/clients with disabilities while they work thereby helping them to become self-sufficient in their employment. Clients' ages range from youth soon to graduate high school to all ages of adults. Job Coaches work out in the community with our clients at various locations. This position requires daily driving.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Meet clients at their place of work or training internship out in the community

Meet 2 to 3 clients a day - shifts vary based on clients' needs

Daily driving between clients

Develop positive, professional rapport with clients, employers and fellow team members

Assist clients in identifying their professional strengths and challenges

Provide and share supportive and constructive feedback to clients

Demonstrate and model professional and ethical employment behaviors

Write clear, objective, and detailed case notes documenting your coaching, feedback, and client responses

Meet documentation deadlines

Maintain frequent and open communication with management and fellow team members to ensure the highest quality of customer service possible

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED required

2 years experience working with individuals with disabilities, job development and/or coaching a plus

Professional work ethic and business casual dress

Flexibility with schedule to meet client's needs at different locations

Problem solving/analytical skills

Time management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Reliable access to computer and internet

Good written and oral communication skills

Reliable transportation

Must pass background check and be able to obtain a fingerprint clearance card

Current driver's license, insurance and registration

Must have cell phone

Animal Lovers are strongly encouraged to apply

Retirees encouraged to apply

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends

Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:
Phoenix, AZ 85016 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
Phoenix, AZ 85016: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person