Job Coach

The OPARC Mission

OPARC believes that all individuals deserve the human right to be valued members of society regardless of their intelligence or physical capabilities. OPARC exists to make training, employment, and social opportunities available and to be the champion for thousands of people with disabilities in Southern California.

Title : JOB COACH

General Statement of Function :

The Job Coach provides direct support, training, and guidance to individuals with disabilities in various employment and vocational settings. This role involves assessing individual strengths and challenges, delivering personalized coaching, and promoting skill development to support successful employment outcomes. The Job Coach collaborates with employers, case managers, and other stakeholders to ensure appropriate accommodations, maintain compliance with service plans, and foster inclusive work environments. Responsibilities also include accurate documentation, safety monitoring, and modeling appropriate workplace behavior to help individuals achieve independence and long-term job retention.

Essential Functions

• Provide direct job coaching and training to individuals with disabilities in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Deliver social and vocational skills training using instructional strategies and best practices.
• Communicate effectively using verbal, non-verbal, and demonstrational cues.
• Promote successful integration and interaction at worksites and in the community.
• Apply strong customer service skills when engaging with individuals and employers.
• Collaborate with case managers to develop and implement Individual Habilitation Service Plan (IHSP) goals and objectives.
• Advocate for individuals and assess needs for reasonable accommodations.
• Address barriers to employment such as behavior, hygiene, attendance, and productivity.
• Encourage self-advocacy and connect individuals with appropriate resources.
• Support individuals in Tailored Day Services (TDS) with discovering internship and job placement opportunities, providing homework assistance and tutoring, transportation training, pre-employment preparation, and individualized support to help them achieve their personal and vocational goals

Duties and Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

Qualifications

Location : Varies, community based

Reports To : Employment Services Supervisor

Schedule : Varied based on program needs; both early morning, evening, and weekend work may be required.