Full Time - Job Coach Community Employment - Fort Dodge, IA
Location: Fort Dodge, IA
Schedule: Full-Time | Varying hours based on employer and individual needs
Classification: Non-Exempt
One Vision is seeking a passionate, mission-driven Job Coach of Community Employment to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful, competitive employment in the community. If you're driven to make a difference and empower others toward independence, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do:
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Coach, mentor, and support individuals with job skills, employment readiness, and workplace success
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Help individuals apply for jobs, overcome barriers, and maintain successful employment
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Provide on-the-job training and communicate regularly with employers to support individual success
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Support individuals in areas such as time management, workplace behavior, transportation, and grooming
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Encourage independence by allowing individuals to do as much as they can for themselves
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Assist in developing training plans and completing all required documentation and reports
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Monitor and document work performance for individuals participating in paid contract work
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Advocate for individuals' rights and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect
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Support healthy, respectful relationships and model professional boundaries
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Respond to emergencies and follow all safety, Mandt, and lifting procedures as needed
THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE.
What You'll Need:
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Must be at least 18 years old
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High school diploma or GED preferred
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3+ years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities (preferred)
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Experience in employment coaching or vocational training (preferred)
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Supported Employment Certification (required or obtained within 1 year of hire)
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Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
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Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift per physical support needs
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Functional vision, hearing, and computer literacy to complete documentation
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Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
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Willingness to be flexible and participate in on-call support as needed
Why Work With Us?
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Support a mission that empowers individuals to live and work independently
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Join a compassionate, collaborative team that values respect, inclusion, and growth
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Receive ongoing training and opportunities for advancement
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Make a lasting impact in your community and in the lives of others
Ready to help others achieve their employment goals? Apply now to join One Vision as a Community Employment Job Coach!
All offers are contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.
