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New Direction Adult ServicesPosted 6 months ago

Employment Specialist/JOB COACH

$52,000–$56,160 year

On-siteSacramento, California, United States

Job Summary

Provide person-centered support to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities while developing specific plans to achieve personal and employment goals. Facilitate social interactions between participants and co-workers, model productive behavior, and teach behaviors leading to professional growth. Build constructive relationships with employers, prepare employees for interviews, and coordinate travel training and transportation. Communicate via one-on-one meetings, surveys, or virtual platforms like Zoom and Webex, while accurately collecting and reviewing employment records. Identify and implement environmental modifications and assistive technologies as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Driver's License required at time of and for duration of employment
  • Background screening and drug testing required
  • Travel STATEWIDE with use of personal vehicle
  • MUST have a home computer or tablet, smartphone and reliable internet
  • Strong verbal and communication skills
  • Proficient using computer software as a work tool, including MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Zoom, Webex and Google Meets

Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred)
  • Special Education degree or experience and bilingual is beneficial
  • Experience working with young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
  • Advocacy, counseling, job coaching skills

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