Job Coach (Individual Placement)

Be the Job Coach that is going to change the lives of others! VIP's Job Coaches have assisted thousands of adults with intellectual disabilities (Clients) over the past 37 years! The VIP goal is to maximize the potential of each of our clients, and to put them in the best position possible for independence and success. We are looking for a Job Coach to work within the Pomona area. Although VIP stands for Vocational Improvement Program, our Job Coaches truly are Very Important People, and we look forward to meeting our next one!

What You'll Do

• Coach, assist, and support employees with disabilities in learning and excelling in their job functions. This is done one-on-one between the Job Coach and client.
• Assess clients’ vocational strengths and training opportunities.
• Provide documentation of assessments and performance.
• Communicate progress with case managers and supervisor to ensure client success.
• Maintain a professional relationship between client(s) and the job site employer.

Who You Are

• Someone who is FLEXIBLE and able to work evening hours, weekends, and holidays!
• Someone with a high school diploma or GED.
• Someone with reliable transportation.
• Someone who has previous experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or is eager to learn how to work with these individuals!

Benefits

• Quality, cost-effective health care plans as well as voluntary disability and other insurance options.
• Employer paid life insurance.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Employee discounts (theme parks, retail locations, movie theaters, grocery stores, etc.)
• Paid time off and holidays.

Company Background
People are at the center of our foundation at VIP, Inc. Our purpose driven company is comprised of over 200 passionate employees who are dedicated to our mission of improving the lives of individuals with disabilities. VIP provides clients (individuals with disabilities) vocational training, employment options, and support services to ensure they build the necessary skills to maintain employment. Annually, we assist more than 750 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they advance their independence and strive to achieve their maximum potential!

Please visit our website at www.vipsolutions.com and click on "Join Our Team" to complete our online application!

VIP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge is based on the job requirement, individual qualifications, merit, and business needs. VIP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (includes physical or mental), citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

Experience:

• Working with individuals with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location