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PathPoint • Los Angeles, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Do you enjoy teaching others and seeing them succeed? Do you like working independently? Are you passionate about empowering people with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential? Join the PathPoint Employment Services team!

PathPoint is seeking a full-time Job Coach in Los Angeles, CA (West LA, Westwood, Hollywood area). Job Coaches support adults with disabilities at their place of work, helping them maintain successful employment and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done. The hours for this position are 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule, and some weekend availability is needed.

Why Work At PathPoint :

  • Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
  • Flexible schedule
  • Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Other perks like a wellness program, employee assistance program, and referral bonuses
  • Extra pay for bilingual staff (Spanish or ASL if the skill is needed)
  • Based on available funding.
  • Benefits noted with an asterisk are for full-time employees regularly scheduled for 30+ hours per week

What You'll Do :

  • Accompany individuals to their place of work, observe their abilities, and identify any areas for improvement. Provide feedback and assistance to increase productivity and encourage positive work behavior.
  • Coach and counsel individuals on workplace issues / concerns, and advocate for them when needed.
  • Assist individuals in completing work-related paperwork, such as time-cards, time off requests, tax forms, and benefits enrollment.
  • Maintain good relationships with employers and workplace supervisors, and act as liaison between employers, workplace supervisors, and individuals.
  • Assist in developing and implementing an individualized plan for coaching individuals to work more independently, with the eventual goal of complete self-sufficiency.

    • What We're Looking For :

  • Prior experience working with people with disabilities (professionally or personally) is preferred but not required; if you are interested in this job but do not have directly relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you!
  • Positivity and ability to give encouraging verbal feedback regularly
  • Flexibility with scheduling and strong time management skills
  • Must have a valid California driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, 5 years of driving experience, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.
  • Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture, appearance, or background.

    • Compensation : This is an hourly position starting at $24.25 per hour. The pay range is $23.04-25.46

  • an hour.

    • Bilingual : If you are bilingual (Spanish or ASL), the starting wage is $24.55 per hour and the pay range is $23.54-$25.96

  • The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

    • About PathPoint : PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. PathPoint partners with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, it offers services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties : Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, and we offer reasonable accommodations to support successful employment to those with disabilities.

    Pre-employment background checks and health screenings will only be required post-offer.

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