Job Coach / Employment Specialist
RISE Services
Job Coach / Employment Specialist
RISE Services
Wilmington, DE & Surrounding New Castle County Communities
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time (Up to 29 Hours Weekly)
Growth Opportunity: Potential to Transition to Full-Time
Schedule: Primarily Monday–Friday, Daytime Hours
Work Location: In-Person / Community-Based
RISE Services is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Job Coach / Employment Specialist to help individuals with disabilities find, obtain, and maintain meaningful employment throughout Wilmington, Delaware, and surrounding New Castle County communities.
This is a hands-on, community-based position where you will work directly with individuals at employer locations and throughout the community, helping them develop workplace skills, explore career opportunities, and achieve greater independence.
We welcome applicants with experience in human services, education, behavioral health, workforce development, customer service, hospitality, direct support, or other positions involving teaching, coaching, and mentoring.
A bachelor's degree and previous job-coaching experience are not required. Training is provided.
Job Coaching & Employment Support
Provide individualized job coaching at employer worksites and community locations.
Help individuals learn job responsibilities, workplace routines, and employer expectations.
Teach communication, time management, problem-solving, and professional workplace behaviors.
Support individuals in developing independence and maintaining successful employment.
Help individuals communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
Job Development & Career Preparation
Assist individuals with career exploration, job searches, applications, résumés, and interview preparation.
Identify employment opportunities that match individual interests, strengths, and goals.
Build professional relationships with local businesses and employers.
Coordinate interviews, hiring activities, and workplace onboarding support.
Provide employment-readiness training and other approved services based on participant needs.
Documentation & Service Coordination
Complete accurate and timely progress notes and required documentation.
Track participant employment goals, job applications, interviews, placements, and progress.
Communicate professionally with participants, families, employers, referral partners, and program leadership.
Maintain assigned schedules and promptly communicate service changes or concerns.
Follow organizational policies, documentation standards, and applicable funding requirements.
Required
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently in community settings with limited day-to-day supervision.
Dependability, professionalism, and the ability to maintain a consistent work schedule.
Basic computer skills, including email and electronic documentation systems.
Valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation.
Willingness to travel throughout Wilmington and surrounding New Castle County communities.
Ability and willingness to transport participants when required and authorized.
Successful completion of applicable background checks and driving-record reviews.
Preferred but Not Required
Experience in supported employment, job coaching, disability services, or vocational rehabilitation.
Experience in human services, behavioral health, education, direct support, or workforce development.
Experience teaching, mentoring, training, or supervising others.
Familiarity with workplace accommodations and inclusive employment practices.
CESP, ACRE, DSP, or other relevant employment-support credentials.
This is a part-time position offering up to 29 hours per week, with the potential to transition into full-time employment as client caseloads and service needs increase.
Services are provided primarily during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.
Occasional evenings or weekends may be necessary to accommodate participant employment schedules.
Regular travel between employer locations and community service sites is required.
Employees must independently manage appointments, communicate scheduling changes, and complete documentation on time.
Additional approved employment services may be assigned when participants are not working their full authorized service hours.
This is not a remote position. Employees provide services in person at employer worksites and community locations.
A transition to full-time employment is not guaranteed and depends on organizational needs, available caseloads, and satisfactory performance.
$22.00 per hour
Part-time employees may be eligible for:
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Tenure Bonus Program
Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
Paid training and professional development
Employees who transition to an eligible full-time position may also qualify for:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care option
All benefits are subject to applicable eligibility requirements and organizational policies.
We are looking for someone who is dependable, patient, organized, and comfortable working independently.
The ideal candidate enjoys helping others achieve goals, communicates effectively with employers and participants, follows through on responsibilities, and takes initiative when challenges arise.
You should be comfortable spending most of your workday in the community rather than working in a traditional office environment.
At RISE Services, our mission is to help individuals with disabilities achieve meaningful employment, greater independence, and long-term success.
If you enjoy teaching, encouraging others, solving problems, and making a positive difference, we encourage you to apply.
Apply Online: https://risesgroup.com/careers
RISE Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to legally protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified applicants and employees.
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