Job Coach - Supported Employment ($20-$23/hr)

Reach Inc
  • Juneau, AK
  • $20–$23 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Job Coach - Supported Employment

$20-$23/hour | Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible Scheduling

Paid Holidays • Health Benefits • 401(k) with Match • Meaningful Work

Help People Succeed at Work

Do you enjoy encouraging others and helping people reach their goals?

REACH is hiring Job Coaches to support individuals with disabilities in maintaining successful employment, building confidence, and increasing independence in the workplace.

No Job Coach experience is required. Paid training is provided.

If you're dependable, patient, and enjoy working one-on-one with people, we'd love to hear from you. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference while building experience in human services, disability services, behavioral health, education, workforce development, or social services.

Why Join REACH?

  • Flexible schedules with full-time and part-time opportunities
  • Competitive pay: $20-$23/hour
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees working 30+ hours/week
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and personal leave
  • Mileage reimbursement when applicable
  • Meaningful, relationship-based work that changes lives
  • Opportunities to grow within the human services field
  • Paid training and ongoing support

What You'll Do

As a Job Coach, you'll provide individualized support that helps people become successful and independent employees.

You will:

  • Coach and support individuals with disabilities at community job sites
  • Teach job tasks through hands-on training, modeling, and encouragement
  • Help develop workplace skills, confidence, independence, and professionalism
  • Support positive communication and workplace relationships
  • Work collaboratively with employers, supervisors, and coworkers
  • Assist with accommodations and individualized support strategies
  • Track progress and celebrate successes as individuals gain independence
  • Communicate with employment specialists and supervisors regarding progress and support needs

What a Typical Day Looks Like

Every day is a little different, but your day may include:

  • Meeting an individual at their workplace
  • Providing encouragement, reminders, and individualized support to help employees stay engaged, organized, and successful throughout their workday
  • Assisting with communication and problem-solving when challenges arise
  • Celebrating successes and milestones as confidence grows
  • Coordinating with employers and REACH team members
  • Completing brief documentation about progress and support provided

No two days are exactly alike, which makes this role both engaging and rewarding.

This Position Is a Great Fit For

  • Individuals seeking a meaningful career helping others
  • People interested in human services, social services, psychology, education, behavioral health, or workforce development
  • Caregivers, paraprofessionals, teachers, job coaches, mentors, DSPs, or support workers
  • Entry-level applicants looking to gain valuable experience and make a difference
  • Anyone who enjoys encouraging, teaching, and supporting others

Qualifications

Required

  • At least 18 years old
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Dependable, patient, and professional
  • Ability to adapt to different work environments

Preferred but Not Required

  • Experience supporting individuals with disabilities
  • Experience in coaching, caregiving, education, customer service, mentoring, or human services

We recognize that valuable experience comes from many backgrounds and encourage applicants who are passionate about helping others to apply.

Work Environment

This is a community-based position that takes place in a variety of workplace settings.

The role may involve:

  • Standing, walking, and moving throughout the workday
  • Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds
  • Assisting individuals with physical support needs when necessary
  • Indoor and outdoor work environments

Additional Requirements

Some assignments may require driving:

  • Valid driver's license
  • Age 21+ with at least 3 years of driving experience
  • Current DMV report and auto insurance

Conditions of Employment

  • Must pass and maintain a background check
  • CPR & First Aid certification and TB clearance required within 30 days of hire

Join a Team That Helps People Thrive

At REACH, we believe meaningful employment creates opportunity, confidence, and independence. As a Job Coach, you'll help people achieve their goals while building a rewarding career of your own.

Apply today.

Keywords: Job Coach, Employment Support Specialist, Supported Employment, Human Services, Disability Services, Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health, Vocational Support, Community Employment, Job Training, Career Coaching.

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Numbers & Facts

LocationJuneau, AK
Salary$20–$23 Per Hour

Skills

  • Behavioral Healthunmatched
  • CPR Certificationunmatched
  • Career Counselingunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community and Social Servicesunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • First Aidunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Psychologyunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Social Workunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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