• Job Coach

    Exceptional Persons Inc (Waterloo, IA)


    This is working at EPI – connecting people, creating opportunities, and nurturing growth.

     

    Exceptional Persons, Inc. (EPI) is a EIGHT-TIME recipient of the Employer of Choice designation. Employees nominate organizations in the Cedar Valley for this honor.

     

    Join us! We have a full-time opportunity for a Job Coach looking to make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities.

     

    Working for EPI has its benefits. Many benefits.

     

    Full benefits are offered for full-time positions (30+ hours/week)

     

    + Advance your career through our career advancement program. As you complete each certification, you'll advance to a new position with a $1.00 per hour increase in pay.

    + Health, dental, vision, and life insurance plans (even pet insurance!)

    + Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, and personal time offered)

    + 401(k)** employer match up to 6% (also available to part-time employees) and flex spending plan

    + Free telemedicine and virtual counseling

    + Paid training

    + Immediate employee discounts (gym memberships, and more!)

     

    This is what you'll get to do. Real career. Real purpose.

     

    + Attend work as scheduled

    + Participate in the development of person-centered plans as directed by supervisor

    + Prepare persons served for job placement by providing pre-employment skills training including but not limited to personal appearance, completing applications, interviewing skills, co-worker relations, travel training, advocacy, etc. as directed by supervisor

    + Observe and implement appropriate action to promote healthy living and to prevent illness and accidents

    + Maintain strong community partnerships with area businesses in an effort to secure and retain employment opportunities for persons served

    + Individual Supported Employment – supports provided to, or on behalf of, persons served which enable the person to obtain and maintain individual employment

    + Long-term job coaching (LTJC) – provided to or on behalf of the person which are designed to assist the person with learning and retaining individual employment

    + Maintain standards of confidentiality (HIPAA) and ethical practice

     

    As a DSP - Job Coach you will experience personal GROWTH opportunities through career advancement and CONNECT to a community that leads a greater PURPOSE in mentoring individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in supporting their personal success.

     

    Here's what we're looking for. What are you waiting for? Apply today!

     

    + Dependability. Attend work as scheduled. Complete responsibilities, tasks, and trainings within assigned timelines.

    + Integrity. Doing what's right. Trustworthy. Able to comply with all agency and regulatory standards. Maintain standards of confidentiality (HIPAA) and ethical practice.

    + Communication. Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal. Able to document work as trained.

    + Computer Familiarity. Able to browse internet, use email and electronic health record system (training provided).

    + Committed to inclusion and building relationships. Respecting others.

    Qualifications:

    + Bachelor’s degree in human services, sociology, psychology, education, human resources, marketing, sales or business, preferred.

    + OR four (4) years of commensurate experience, in human services, sociology, psychology, education, human resources, marketing, sales or business

    + 18 years old or older

    + Must own a cell phone with active plan to make and receive phone calls and text messages.

    + Must have a reliable vehicle for on-the-job use, with current vehicle insurance and a valid driver's license.

    + This position requires a valid driver's license, auto insurance, a good driving record, a reliable vehicle and the ability to pass an extensive background check, including checks of the Dependent Adult and Child Abuse registries, the Sex Offender registry, and a criminal history check

     

    Post job offer drug screen required.

     

    EPI is an equal opportunity employer.

     

    Real Career! Real Purpose!

     

    *Must be 21 and older to participate in 401(k) program.

     

    Department

     

    Community Services - Day Habilitation/Employment

     

    Employment Type

     

    FT-Full-Time

    Minimum Experience

    Experienced

    Compensation

    $18.00 - $19.50 DOE