Disability Services Career Coach

Job description

Job Description Job Description Position: Career Coach FLSA: Exempt

Status: Full-Time

Reports to: Lead Career Coach The Career Coach provides job readiness trainings to individuals with disabilities that focus on basic skills needed to obtain employment in the community. The Career Coach provides on the job training and pre-employment job readiness skills to participants. The Career Coach provides trainings and information to employer partners regarding working effectively with individuals with disabilities. The Career Coach is responsible for developing strong job leads and job placement assistance to participants. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills as a Career Coach to initiate and sustain collaborative working relationships with a variety of businesses in the greater Boston area. This individual must have a strong knowledge about issues related to individuals with significant barriers to employment. The Career Coach is part of a larger JVS team that supports employment, training and education needs of clients and employers. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Accountability and Results Focused Assist participants in both one-on-one and group settings in job search-related activities

As needed, escort participants to job interviews and facilitate interview and hiring process

Provide post-placement services including follow-up with job-seeker and employer

Develop curricula and provide trainings and classroom instruction on essential skills needed to enhance employability

Scheduling flexibility in order to meet client's career searching or in person job coaching needs

Use strategic, structured, and systematic intervention techniques (IE: Task Analysis) to assist the participants in learning to perform job tasks to employer specifications

Build relationships, collaboration and teamwork: Actively develop new and maintain existing employer relationships

Develop a solid understanding of the employer's needs and the specific job tasks

Communicate and collaborate with clients' families and support staff

Developing a strong understanding of other departments at JVS and becoming a key contributor to the organization's mission

Administrative/Communication: Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness

Monitor, assess, and document client progress

Organize and maintain files and records

Perform other duties as assigned or requested

MINIMIUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE : 1-3 years of experience in workforce development or related field desired

1-3 years of experience in working with individuals with barriers to employment desired

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Human Services or other related field required

A deep commitment to disability inclusion in the workforce required

An understanding of job development and job placement desired

Flexibility with in-person services and local travel required

Ability to work effectively with staff and clients from diverse cultural, socio-economic, ethnic, and educational backgrounds is required

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required

Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills are required

Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required

Knowledge of virtual meeting platforms preferred

Fluency in Spanish language highly preferred

Knowledge of community resources and web-based resources preferred

Knowledge of the disability rights movement and/or self-advocacy movements desired

EDUCATION REQUIRED: BA/BS and/or Associates Degree in Human Services, Business Administration or related field.

KEY COMPETENCIES: Accountability and Results focused

Adapting to Change

Building Relationships, Collaboration and Teamwork

Cultural Competency and Respect

Communication Skills

Initiative

Planning/Organizing

Promotes Agency

JOB COMPETENCIES: Job Development / Employer relationship building

Job Placement

Removing Barriers to Employment

Tracking program progress and reporting

Tracking client progress

JVS CULTURE:

JVS is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. By providing and supporting a work culture that fosters and builds upon diversity and its strengths, JVS will better serve our local communities and continue to provide quality services. JVS is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, JVS prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace.

Worksite address

boston, MA, 02110, US

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