What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at PathPoint?
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 full-time Job Coaches in San Luis Obispo County, CA 93405. 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 position is full-time for up to 40 hours per week with a flexible schedule, and some weekend availability is needed. Paid training and First Aid/CPR certification is provided.
Why Work At PathPoint:
- Earn up to $5,300 in training bonuses in 2023!
- Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
- Extra mental health day after 60 days of employment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
- Wellness program with cash rewards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Bonus Program
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!
- 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
- Must pass pre-employment fingerprint background check, TB screening and basic health screening
- Must have safe and reliable transportation for regular travel in SLO County, including visiting multiple sites in one day
- 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.
Compensation: Starting wage $19.00 per hour plus eligibility for quarterly production bonuses. The pay range is $15.50-$22.61*.
Bilingual: Starting wage for bilingual (English-Spanish or English-ASL) is $19.30 per hour plus eligibility for quarterly production bonuses and the pay range is $15.83-$23.74*
*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.
Salary : $19 - $19
