Job Coach

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.

Employment type
FT-Full-Time

Work arrangement
No