Employment Job Coach

Job Coach – Supported Employment Services

Location: Various job sites in the community throughout Onondaga County

Hours: Flexible. Full and part-time hours available.

Typical Schedule: Flexible, depending on clients’ work schedules and job coach availability. Afternoon/evenings/weekend availability is a plus, but not required.

Compensation: $20 per hour, plus benefits if working 17.5+ hrs/week. + $1 an hour if working past 6:00 PM or on a weekend day

About the Role: Help individuals with disabilities maintain employment and build independence. 

Job Description:

LAUNCH CNY is growing, and we’re excited to welcome new Job Coaches to our Employment Services team! As a Job Coach, you’ll help individuals with disabilities build skills, gain confidence, and succeed in competitive employment. Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time work, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your community while joining a team that supports people in leading more independent, fulfilling lives.

Job Coaches work alongside individuals at their job sites, helping them learn tasks, build workplace skills, navigate challenges, and grow more independent over time. We’re looking for patient, dependable, and encouraging people who are willing to learn, build relationships, and celebrate progress along the way.

If you enjoy helping others, solving problems, and seeing people succeed, this could be a great fit for you. Join our growing team and help individuals build skills, achieve their employment goals, and take pride in their success!

What You’ll Do:

• Provide individualized, hands-on coaching at community job sites to help people learn job tasks, develop workplace skills, and build independence.
• Help individuals strengthen workplace communication, social skills, and professional behaviors.
• Provide support based on each individual's goals and Staff Action Plan.
• Observe and document progress, adjusting coaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Build positive relationships with individuals, employers, and workplace supervisors to support successful employment.
• Help individuals learn to use public transportation or explore other transportation options.
• Complete required daily and monthly documentation using an online system.
• Follow agency policies and OPWDD program requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

• A patient, dependable, and encouraging person who enjoys helping others succeed.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive, trusting relationships.
• Ability to work independently at community job sites and collaborate with a team.
• Comfortable using a computer, the internet, and online documentation systems.
• Ability to manage a flexible schedule, communicate changes, and stay organized using Google Calendar.
• Experience supporting individuals with different learning styles and abilities preferred.
• Ability to travel independently to community job sites in all weather conditions, including rain and snow.
• A clean, valid NYS driver's license.
• Ability to pass required background checks.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, education, or a related field preferred, but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate!

Training and Expectations:

• Participate in paid training and apply the skills learned.
• Complete accurate, timely daily and monthly documentation.
• Follow through on responsibilities and communicate proactively with team members.
• Adapt to changing schedules and individual support needs.
• Maintain professional, supportive relationships with individuals, families, employers, and coworkers.
   

Benefits: Available to employees working 17.5+ hours per week

• 403b
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Family leave
• Health insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Referral program
• Dental insurance