UCPSA-WorkAbility Job Coach
Wage: $19.00/hour
Hours: Part time
Workability is a dynamic, department of local non-profit UCP of Southern Arizona. Workability is an individualized and supportive employment program dedicated to preparing people with disabilities for sustainable work opportunities. Join our team and you will be part of a mission-driven not-for-profit with cool, creative colleagues and clients.
Perks
- Flexible schedule that includes afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Availability required from 12pm-6:30pm
- A tenured team that prioritizes employee training, recognition, and communication while providing top notch services to our clients
- Ability to cross train with different departments within UCPSA
- Benefits for eligible employees
Job Duties - Complete required WorkAbility Job Coach Trainings
- Support our clients in their workforce readiness journey in ways such as
- Teaching pre-employment skills and classes to help set clients up for success
- Providing instruction and guidance while the individual is learning their job
- Provide ongoing support to ensure the individual is maintaining their skills and is successful at their job
- Providing feedback and documentation of client performance as required
- Building and maintaining professional relationships with employers to instill best practices and demonstrate the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities.
- Develop and maintain positive and professional relationships with our clients, families, businesses, and our administrative team
- Commit to ongoing training and continued development of skillset
- Ensure that any needed trainings/certifications requirements are kept up to date
- Adhere to all agency policies and requirements
Minimum Requirements - 18 years of age or older
- Must have reliable transportation and ability to travel to job sites
- Hold or eligible to obtain Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card and DES/CPS/APS clearance
- Hold or ability to obtain CPR/FA certification
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of active individuals
- Proficient Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Google Drive, emails etc.
- Ability to work independently and also collaborate in a team environment
- Must have strong verbal/written communication skills
- Must be able to demonstrate business professionalism
Preferred Qualifications - Associates Degree in Behavioral Health, Special Education, Social Work, or a related field
- Two years years working with individuals with disabilities as a job coach, teaching assistant, habilitation provider, etc.
- Bilingual Spanish
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