Job Coach/ Employment Specialist- South Orange County

Enhance your career and join our community-based day services team! You can be a part of a rewarding opportunity to support adults with autism and/or other intellectual disabilities. We’re rapidly expanding and in need of new staff who are eager to grow with the company. Candidates can be experienced or IABA will provide training for highly motivated non-experienced staff!

As an Employment Specialist, you will have more than just a job - you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone’s life for the better! You will support individuals with disabilities and match them with activities, volunteer work, interests, and/or employment.
Every day brings a new experience and opportunity to learn, teach and support while promoting the success of full inclusion in the community! Your daily routine can include:

• Facilitate meaningful community connections
• Facilitate employment opportunities
• Support individuals at their places of employment or school
• Assist individuals in using public transportation and provide transportation as assigned
• Teach independent life skills
• Increase helpful, adaptive behaviors
• Have fun!

Qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Conduct themselves in a professional, responsible and reliable manner
• Have the motivation to learn new skills and help people
• Demonstrate honesty and respect
• Adhere to written support plans for clients
• Possess a reliable automobile and be willing to transport clients
• Prior training and/or experience in ABA are a plus!

Requirements:

• CPR/First Aid and ProAct certification within first two weeks of employment
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.
• Successfully pass a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check and pre-employment drug test
• Possess a valid California Driver's license and provide a current driving record issued by the DMV
• Provide proof of current car insurance
• Provide High School Diploma and/or other qualifying certificates

Important Details!

• Compensation: $15.00 - $16.25
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Part-Time/Full-Time
• 8:30 AM -2:30 PM

What we offer you:

• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee discounts; fun employee events
• On-the-job training, career development, and advancement opportunities
• A rewarding work environment
• Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
• Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Other Locations: Mission Viejo, Irvine, Aliso Viejo, San Clemente, Dana Point, Laguna Niguel, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills,

Rancho Santa Margarita

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement:

• Where permitted by applicable law, new hires must have received the COVID-19 vaccine. The Company will consider a reasonable accommodation to qualified employees with disabilities or for a held religious belief.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

• It is the policy of IABA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Other duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.