Do you enjoy teaching others and seeing them succeed? Do you like working independently? Are you passionate about empowering people with disabilities to achieve their fullest potential? Join the PathPoint Employment Services team!

PathPoint is seeking full-time and part-time Job Coaches in Ridgecrest, CA 93555. Job Coaches support adults with disabilities at their place of work, helping them maintain successful employment and enjoy the satisfaction of a job well done. This position is for 25-35 hours per week with a flexible schedule, and some weekend availability is needed.

What You'll Do:

• Work independently with individuals one-on-one at their place of work.
• Support individuals in maintaining successful employment and enjoying the satisfaction of a job well done.
• Coach and counsel individuals on job responsibilities and concerns, including assisting with training, understanding and growing in opportunities for improvement, and navigating coworker/supervisor relationships.
• Solicit feedback from workplace supervisors and turn it into actionable training goals.
• Document hours of service provided and individual progress.
• Flexible scheduling options including day, evening, and weekend shifts.

What We're Looking For:

• Patience, compassion, and positivity.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Prior experience supporting or instructing individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required; if you are interested in this job but do not have directly relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you!
• Ability to coach/train others in a positive way.
• Must pass pre-employment fingerprint background check, TB screening and basic health screening.
• Must have reliable transportation for frequent travel in the Ridgecrest area, including visiting multiple sites in one day.
• Culturally sensitive and aware of differences in employees based on cultural backgrounds; aware of one's own culture and how someone's background may lead to biases; has the skills and resources needed to work with employees from all different cultures and the ability to avoid making biased assumptions based on someone's culture.

Why Work At PathPoint:

• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts*
• Paid vacation and holidays*
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness program, referral bonuses, and an employee assistance program

• Benefits marked with an asterisk are for full-time employees.

Compensation: This is an hourly, non-exempt position starting at $19 per hour. The pay range is $15.50-$22.61 an hour. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

Bilingual: If you are bilingual (English-Spanish or English-ASL), the starting wage is $19.30 per hour and the pay range is $15.83-$23.74. The pay range is subject to change based on a variety of factors, and the maximum pay represents the wage potential based on attaining the highest level of position experience, talent, and responsibilities.

About PathPoint: PathPoint, a non-profit organization based in Santa Barbara, supports people in living the life they choose. PathPoint partners with people with disabilities, people with mental health diagnoses, and young adults to pursue their hopes and dreams through strengthening workplace abilities, building life skills, and developing meaningful relationships. Founded in 1964, it offers services in five Central Coast and Southern California counties: Kern, Los Angeles, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.