Workforce Inclusion Employment Coach

POSITION SUMMARY

The Employment Coach provides tailored and individualized job coaching for people with disabilities to ensure access, success, and retention within competitive integrated employment position(s).

TYPICAL DUTIES :

1. *Coach and train the necessary skills to be successful in the workplace2. *Coach and train with learning and performing the essential functions of job tasks3.

• Develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships with service providers to communicate progress towards goal(s)4.
• Assist in maintaining case files and related paperwork as required by PRIDE Industries and supporting agencies5. Perform duties and special projects as assigned
• Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Intermediate computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, database, and presentation software
• Ability to communicate effectively including listening, verbal, written, and presentation software
• Demonstrate ability to apply critical thinking to identify solutions to problems
• Demonstrate basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise flexibility
• Experience working with adults with disabilities preferred

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES REQUIRED :

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and / or contract requirements :

CPR / First Aid

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance :

• Viewing computer screen / monitor
• Keyboarding
• Maneuvering to and around equipment
• Bending, kneeling, stooping, and reaching
• Moving or lifting boxes up to 25 pounds
• For some positions)Transporting to various locations within customer site(s) as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed in a hybrid environment, including an office environment, customer worksite, and community environments with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise.

Clothing specific to the job site may be required.

DISCLAIMER :

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.