Supported Employment Program Job Coach

Are you passionate about expanding employment opportunities for Deaf and DeafBlind individuals?

We are a Deaf-centered nonprofit seeking dedicated job coaches to support Deaf Plus individuals, people who are Deaf or DeafBlind who also have intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our fully inclusive program uses American Sign Language (ASL) as its primary language, creating an environment where every participant can communicate, grow, and thrive. In this role, you’ll provide hands-on, on-the-job coaching that helps individuals build skills, confidence, and independence in the workplace. If you’re ready to help raise the bar for what’s possible, we’d love to hear from you. This is meaningful work with a lasting impact.

Position: part time and full-time Job Coach

Hours: Hours are flexible, including days, evenings and weekends, and are based on the work schedules of the individuals you support.

Reports to: Supported Employment Program Manager

Administrative Functions:

• Prepare monthly reports as required
• Monitor consumer progress weekly in performance reports

Organizational Functions:

• Participate in staff meetings as required
• Maintain a professional attitude and be a good team player with all staff and consumers.
• Treat consumers with respect and always be supportive
• Maintain confidentiality of clients and staff information as required by law and policy.
• Comply with consumers’ rights and program policies.

Consumer Support Functions:

• Provide on site and off site job coaching and training to consumers; teaching them specific job tasks as well as their work responsibilities and professional behavior.
• Work directly with consumers to develop interviewing skills and build effective resumes; assists consumers in completing job applications as needed.

On-Site Consumer Work Locations:

• Fremont
• Newark
• Alameda
• ..and more

Mileage reimbursement compensated monthly

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with people who have intellectual disabilities
• Fluency in American Sign Language and written English
• Valid driver’s license and car available
• First Aid & CPR certification thirty days after employment begins.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel, as well as Google suite programs

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

Work Location: In person