Employment Professional (Job Coach) Job at Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity
Advocates for Life Skills and Opportunity Portland, OR 97216
Employment Professional - Job Coach
Salary Range: $18.50 To $20.00 Hourly, Depending on Experience, Education, and Veteran Status.
*This position is eligible for New Hire and Retention Bonuses*
Make Heart Work Your Work - As a ALSO Advocate, You are a heart worker*. You are a companion. You are an ally. You build bridges. You are essential. You are memorable. You are caring. You are patient. You see ability, not disability
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Why Work at ALSO?*
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The Benefits* for a Employment Professional Job Coach:
Full Time Employees* (30 hours+/week) may receive:*
- 85% employer-paid medical and vision employee coverage
- Employee covered dental and basic life insurance
All Employees* eligible for:*
- Sick, vacation, and personal paid time off (including your birthday)
- 401k retirement plan with up to 4% company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Employee referral program: up to $250
- Opportunities for paid training and certifications on managing behaviors and performing medical care
- Annual increases and career paths available
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness - ALSO is a local 501(c)3 non profit
- Yearly 3% increases with a yearly 3% bonus when at position cap.
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What You’ll Do As An Employment Professional*, Job Coach:
Our Employment Professionals bring our mission statement to life; they are advocates for the people we serve and agents of change in the community. As an Employment Professional, here are some things you'll be responsible for:
- Delivering a person-centered approach of care for each individual, honoring the person’s right of individual choice and input;
- Upholding a calm demeanor during emergency events such as responding to crisis situations (including, and not limited to physical intervention) for the safety and comfort of the workplace;
- Working at the job site with individuals to support both the individual and the employer with effective communication techniques, overcoming barriers to successful job performance and developing natural supports in the workplace;
- Communicating effectively with individuals supported, family members, medical professionals, coworkers, and community members;
- Tracking and recording pertinent data;
Required Qualifications For An Employment Professional, Job Coach:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a Background Check.
- COVID 19 Vaccination Record or Exemption Form.
- High level of professionalism in appearance, actions and dialogue.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to be reliable and consistent.
Make Heart Work Your Work!
All candidates considered for employment are required to successfully pass a comprehensive background check prior to joining ALSO and ongoing every two years.
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Advocates for Life Skills & Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and job applicants without regard to age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status or any other protected category under federal, state and local law._
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
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