Job Information
PROGRESS INDUSTRIES Job Coach in Newton, Iowa
About us
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at Progress Industries to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
Join our team to help carry out our mission to
"SUPPORT PEOPLE TO HAVE A FULFILLING LIFE IN THEIR COMMUNITY".
Job Summary
The Job Coach is responsible for a caseload of approximately 25-30 job candidates with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities needing assistance with finding and maintaining a job. The Job Coach will assist each job candidate with identifying work that they are interested in pursuing and then conduct job searches to secure the ideal employment opportunity. Through this process the Job coach will contact local businesses to assist the job candidate in securing employment. Upon securing employment, the Job Coach will assist the candidate with learning the task and responsibility of their new position and supporting them in developing the skills necessary to maintain their job.
Requirements:
Within 30 days of hire must complete 9.5 hours of Job Coach/Developer hours through College of Direct Supports.
Within 30 days or when available complete Job Coaching and Job Developer certification through Iowa APSE.
Who We Are
Progress Industries is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that provides services and support for people with physical and intellectual disabilities in central Iowa to realize dreams and exercise real choices about where they live, work, and socialize. Progress Industries offers a wide range of comprehensive services for people with disabilities and other life challenges. By providing quality services and community education, we tackle issues and barriers facing people with disabilities. Progress Industries possess a culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities.
Progress Industries is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $16.40 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://progress.mitcawm.com/jobs/1162910-292551.html