Employment Specialist/Job Coach

Full Time
Gresham, OR 97080
Posted
Job description

Overview

Every day is Different. Every day is Rewarding.

  • Starting Rate: $18.00 - 19.00 / hr
  • Type: In-field, training provided
  • Status: Full Time
  • Hiring Locations: For clients in the far east of the Portland Metro (Gresham, Troutdale etc)

What is Good 2 Go?

Good-2-Go Oregon is Central Oregon's premiere community-based support program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are provided in the areas of Employment Supports, Life Skills Supports, and Community Inclusion.

What is a Job Coach.

Good-2-Go is hiring a Job Coach to support clients in maintaining their employment. Job coaching typically involves providing a client with on-site job skills training, clarifying their position and employer expectations, supporting clear communication with the employer and coworkers, and supporting the client in meeting their employment goals.

This job coach will help clients in the far East region of the Portland metro, roughly from Sandy to Troutdale.

Qualified applicants:

  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills,
  • Show solid organization and multitasking capabilities,
  • Type approximately 40 wpm,
  • Are Proficient in Google Platform,
  • Demonstrate the ability for creative problem solving

Job Requirements:

  • Be able to pass a criminal background check,
  • Be able to obtain a First-Aid/CPR certification within 90-days of employment,
  • Have reliable and insured personal vehicles to use during services (with travel/mileage reimbursement), and
  • Have a reliable smartphone which can be used in the field.

General Schedule

  • Good-2-Go is looking for a Part-Time staff member:
  • Typical work hours are flexible between the hours of 8:00 am - 7:00 pm, Monday-Friday, may include occasional weekends and evenings

Why Work with Good 2 Go?

  • We value work-life balance: No late night, or early morning shifts and overtime is never required
  • Supportive management: We are proud to be available for staff, schedule around staff needs (eg for school), and host regular staff meetings
  • Extensive and continuous training: We offer 2 weeks of (paid) core training before you meet your first client, pay for time and training for Job Coaching certifications, will pair you with a mentor for your first few months, and offer continuous learning opportunities throughout the year
  • Room for growth: We are proud to grow our staff into their next roles and promote from within. At the time of this post, 75% of the admin team, including every program manager, started in an in-field position.

Compensation:

  • Starting rate between $18.00 - 19.00 / hr (DOE)
  • Paid Time off
  • Reimbursement for auto repairs and maintenance
  • Paid Time and Miles between clients ($0.50 per mile)
  • Affordable and comprehensive dental insurance
  • Multiple healthcare options including Voyager Gold
  • Paid Holidays

Other Info:

  • All services take place during the day shift, on weekdays (Monday - Friday). This role does NOT have night or weekend shifts.
  • Roughly 30 hours/wk

For more general information about Good-2-Go services and programs, please visit our website at www.G2GOregon.com or call our recruiter at (541) 306-3691 Extension 1.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

  • What is the best way to contact you? (Eg call, text, email)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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