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.