Employment Support Specialist / Job Coach

Job overview

The Employment Support Specialist / Job Coach role is onsite at community worksites across the St. Louis metro area, based in Saint Louis, MO. The posting states pay of $23 per hour and a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, with schedule varying. UCP Heartland’s stated mission is to help individuals with disabilities achieve independence and meaningful employment. The role provides individualized coaching that helps people learn job tasks, build independence, and maintain employment. It coordinates with employers, families, and vocational rehabilitation counselors, while managing a caseload and completing timely electronic records.

What you'll do

• Provide one-on-one job coaching at community worksites
• support individuals in learning job tasks and building independence
• develop natural workplace supports
• coordinate with employers, families, and vocational rehabilitation counselors
• manage a caseload of up to 25 individuals
• complete documentation in electronic health record systems
• maintain professional communication with stakeholders.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

employment support specialist

job coach

full-time

saint louis mo

ucp heartland

disability employment support

job coaching

community worksites

vocational rehabilitation

caseload management

paid training

$23/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid training.

Why this role

Paid training is offered. The role requires a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.

About the employer

United Cerebral Palsy Heartland is hiring for this role. Industry: Vocational Rehabilitation Services. Sector: 62.