In PersonLocal travel across Harrisonburg and surrounding communities; participant transportation may be required.
Social & Community Services
About the job
Requirements
Reliable availability for evening and weekend work, ideally between 3:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Ability to maintain assigned schedules and arrive on time.
Ability to travel locally and transport participants when required.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Patience and the ability to teach skills in clear, manageable steps.
Ability to work independently in community and workplace settings.
Basic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and employment requirements.
A valid driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle, an acceptable driving record, and required automobile insurance.
Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required; relevant experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, customer service, supervision, human services, behavioral health, direct support, or workforce development is welcome.
Responsibilities
Provide individualized job coaching at community employer worksites.
Help participants learn and perform assigned job duties.
Teach workplace routines, safety procedures, time management, and employer expectations.
Reinforce appropriate workplace communication and professional behavior.
Help participants communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Encourage independence without completing participants’ job duties for them.
Identify and develop natural workplace supports.
Monitor progress and adjust support as participants become more independent.
Assist with transportation according to participants’ approved service plans.
Complete accurate progress notes and required electronic documentation.
Communicate promptly with RISE management about schedule changes, transportation issues, safety concerns, incidents, or significant workplace developments.
Participate in required training, supervision, and service-planning activities.
Desired Qualifications
Experience in supported employment or job coaching.
Experience in intellectual/developmental disability services.
Experience in direct support or human services.
Experience in behavioral health.
Experience in vocational rehabilitation or workforce development.
Experience in community-based services.
Experience in Medicaid Waiver services.
Experience in disability employment and workplace accommodations.
CESP, ACRE, DSP, or similar employment-support credentials.
Service Area: Harrisonburg, Virginia, and surrounding communities Pay: $21.00–$22.00 per hour, based on experience Hours: Approximately 24–29 hours per week, based on participant schedules and service needs Schedule: Evenings and weekends; ideal shift hours fall between 3:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Work Setting: Community and employer worksites Travel: Local travel and participant transportation when assigned Mileage: Reimbursement provided for approved work-related travel
Help Someone Succeed at Work and Build Greater Independence
RISE Services is seeking a dependable, compassionate, and motivated Job Coach / Employment Specialist to provide individualized employment support to people with disabilities in Harrisonburg and surrounding communities.
This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who prefers evening and weekend work and enjoys teaching, coaching, solving problems, and helping others become more independent.
No bachelor’s degree or previous job-coaching experience is required. Training is provided.
Schedule and Availability
We are seeking applicants with reliable availability for evening and weekend shifts, with ideal shift hours falling between 3:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Work schedules are based on participants’ employment schedules and may include Saturdays and Sundays. Applicants do not need to work the entire seven-hour window each day; specific days, shift lengths, and start and end times will be discussed during the hiring process.
Dependable attendance and reasonable flexibility are essential, as participants’ schedules may change based on employer needs.
Paid work may include job coaching, authorized travel time, documentation, team communication, training, and other approved employment-support activities. Weekly hours may vary based on referrals and service needs.
What You’ll Do
As a Job Coach / Employment Specialist, you will:
Provide individualized job coaching at community employer worksites.
Help participants learn and perform assigned job duties.
Teach workplace routines, safety procedures, time management, and employer expectations.
Reinforce appropriate workplace communication and professional behavior.
Help participants communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Encourage independence without completing participants’ job duties for them.
Identify and develop natural workplace supports.
Monitor progress and adjust support as participants become more independent.
Assist with transportation according to participants’ approved service plans.
Complete accurate progress notes and required electronic documentation.
Communicate promptly with RISE management about schedule changes, transportation issues, safety concerns, incidents, or significant workplace developments.
Participate in required training, supervision, and service-planning activities.
Transportation Requirements
This position requires travel throughout Harrisonburg and surrounding communities, including travel to participants’ employer worksites and participant transportation when assigned.
Applicants must have:
A valid driver’s license.
A reliable personal vehicle.
An acceptable driving record.
Required automobile insurance.
The ability and willingness to transport participants when assigned.
Mileage reimbursement is provided for approved work-related travel in accordance with company policy.
Qualifications
Required:
Reliable availability for evening and weekend work, ideally between 3:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
Ability to maintain assigned schedules and arrive on time.
Ability to travel locally and transport participants when required.
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Patience and the ability to teach skills in clear, manageable steps.
Ability to work independently in community and workplace settings.
Basic computer skills and the ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and employment requirements.
A bachelor’s degree is not required.
Previous experience supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required. We welcome applicants with relevant experience in teaching, mentoring, coaching, customer service, supervision, human services, behavioral health, direct support, or workforce development.
Preferred Experience
Experience in any of the following is helpful:
Supported employment or job coaching.
Intellectual/developmental disability services.
Direct support or human services.
Behavioral health.
Vocational rehabilitation or workforce development.
Community-based services.
Medicaid Waiver services.
Disability employment and workplace accommodations.
CESP, ACRE, DSP, or similar employment-support credentials.
Who Will Succeed in This Position?
This position may be a great fit if you are:
Highly dependable and able to maintain a consistent schedule.
Available to work evenings and weekends.
Patient and able to teach without doing someone’s work for them.
Professional and safety-conscious.
Calm and resourceful when unexpected workplace or transportation issues arise.
Organized and able to complete documentation promptly.
Comfortable communicating with participants, families, employers, and supervisors.
Interested in helping people maintain employment and build independence.
Why Join RISE Services?
Make a meaningful difference in someone’s ability to succeed at work.
Receive paid training and professional development.
Receive mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
Build experience in disability services, human services, workforce development, and career coaching.
Explore potential opportunities for additional hours and advancement as RISE Services grows.
Join a collaborative, mission-driven organization.
Part-Time Benefits
Eligible part-time employees may receive:
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Tenure Bonus Program.
Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
Paid training and professional development.
Employees who later transition to an eligible full-time position may have access to additional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; short-term disability insurance; life insurance; and a long-term care option.
Benefit eligibility requirements apply. Additional hours or future full-time employment are not guaranteed and depend on referrals, scheduling needs, availability, and performance.
Please Consider the Schedule Before Applying
This is a community-based position requiring evening and weekend availability, with ideal shift hours between 3:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
The position also requires travel to employer worksites in Harrisonburg and surrounding communities and participant transportation when assigned.
Please apply only if you can reliably meet these scheduling and transportation requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
RISE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, compensate, and promote employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Apply Today
If you are dependable, available for evening and weekend work, and interested in helping people succeed in competitive employment, we encourage you to apply.
No bachelor’s degree or previous job-coaching experience is required. Training is provided.