Job Coach/Employment Specialist Brandon/Lakeland Area

. Job brief

We are looking for a competent Job Coach/Employment Specialist to cover Southeast Hillsborough County (Brandon Area) and Lakeland to help people enhance their strengths and improve their job skills. You may work with professionals who want guidance for career development or people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in a workplace.

A job coach must be a mentor eager to support their fellow people. You must be able to discover people’s strengths and weaknesses and tell them what works best for them. Having communication skills partnered with critical thinking are prerequisites for this job.
Responsibilities

• Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
• Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
• Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
• Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
• Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks
• Help in the development of motivation and skills
• Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
• Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
• Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
• Monitor and evaluate progress of clients
• Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports

Requirements and skills Proven experience as job coach

• Experience in working with people living with disabilities is a plus
• Experience in developing employment plans
• Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
• Working knowledge of MS Office
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
• Respect to diversity
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• High school diploma with four years of experience in a public vocational rehabilitation program or other related experience working with persons with disabilities; BSc/BA in social studies or relevant field is a plus and one year working with persons with disabilities.

Must be able to pass a level 2 background screening and a drug test.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Brandon, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations