Job Coach, Individual Supported Employment

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 part-time Job Coach in Ventura County, CA. 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. This is a part-time position for 20 hours per week covering worksites throughout Ventura County, including Camarillo, Ventura, Oxnard, and Thousand Oaks, and some weekend availability is needed. Paid training, First Aid, and CPR certification is provided.

COVID-19 Update: For the safety of our employees, the individuals we support, and everyone's families, effective August 1, 2021, we are requiring all new employees to be fully vaccinated. Medical and religious exemptions are available to those who qualify.

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• $250 hiring bonus and 4-8 hours of Wellness Time (Mental Health Day) for job offers accepted by December 31, 2021, earned after 60 days of employment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Paid vacation starting at 2 weeks per year*
• Paid sick leave
• 10 paid holidays*
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts*
• Voluntary wellness program with cash rewards
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Bonus Program

*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 participants to work more independently, with the eventual goal of complete self-sufficiency.
• Actively participate in meetings and discussions regarding individual's progress.
• Maintain daily logs and reports.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with disabilities 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!
• Must pass pre-employment fingerprint background check, TB screening and basic health screening.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a satisfactory driving record, be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy, and use of a vehicle with current registration and insurance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with individuals with disabilities, their family members, social workers, employers, and others in a positive and constructive manner.
• Optimistic attitude and ability to give encouraging verbal feedback regularly.

Compensation and Benefit Package: $16.00 per hour. Benefits for part-time employees include paid sick time; wellness program with cash rewards; 403(b) tax-sheltered retirement savings plan with employer match; and a free Employee Assistance Program.

About PathPoint: PathPoint, a 501(c)(3) 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.

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