Job Coach

Description

Arc Human Services is hiring a Part Time Job Coach! This position will offer 20-30 hours per week, Monday – Friday 12:00-5:00pm. Job location will be in the Bellevue Area. 

Are you looking for a meaningful job that provides a dynamic work environment, opportunity for advancement and the chance to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others?  Arc Human Services is a premier provider of intellectual and development disability and mental illness support. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve since 1952.

We offer:
• Competitive wages and travel reimbursement
• Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company paid life and disability insurances
• 401K Retirement Plans with 5% employer match
• Non-Profit employee discounts and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Summary:
A position as a Job Coach entails supporting people with disabilities to learn, to accommodate, and perform their work duties in their place of employment.  A Job Coach may work with individuals one-on-one and/or in a small group setting.  A Job Coach also helps individuals develop interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace.  The Job Coach will assess the individual’s strengths and needs or may rely on a completed assessment.  A Job Coach may visit the place of employment to understand the requirements of the job and work environment.  This position will work with an individual both in and outside of the workplace, as it is important to assist and prepare the individual for the workplace in advance.  

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) along with 1-year prior experience working with children or adults with an intellectual or developmental disability, including training in home / community based and / or vocational settings is required. Previous work experience in industry or rehabilitation is preferred i.e. any type of business including office work, manufacturing, restaurant work, grocery store work, etc.
• Work experience may be volunteer work or internships 
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, families, staff, and employers

Certifications/Licenses and Registrations:

• Must successfully complete and maintain all state and federal employment certifications such as the mandated Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) or Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) within the first 6 months of employment
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with a clean driving record for the past three years and proof of automobile insurance.  Child Abuse and Criminal Clearances, FBI check, completed physical with a T.B. Mantoux Test.

Arc Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.