Job Description

Overview

Join a high-performing team of dedicated staff committed to helping people with disabilities become employed and advance in their careers.

HireAbility Vermont is recruiting for a Job Coach to join our dynamic team in Bennington. The Job Coach will provide time limited support for HireAbility participants in education, training, and/or employment settings. Examples of the work include direct, one-to-one support at job sites, tutoring at the HireAbility office or via virtual meetings, and coaching at post-secondary workshops or classes. The goal of the Job Coach is to help the participant become fully independent. After the participant has become stable on the job or in the classroom, the Job Coach may provide periodic check-ins to follow up.

The Job Coach\'s work schedule will vary based on the specific training needs of participants. Frequent local travel to visit with participants will be expected.

HireAbility provides a supportive work environment with a strong team ethic and is a great place to work. All staff are encouraged to engage in regular opportunities for training, professional development, and to explore career advancement within the organization. For more information on HireAbility\'s mission and programs, visit .

Who May Apply

This position, Job Coach - Temporary (Job Requisition #45890), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact .

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

AHS Affirmative Recruitment

The Vermont Agency of Human Services strives to build a diverse and inclusive community. It is our fundamental belief that in order to create and sustain a healthier Vermont, we as an organization must honor the cultures, beliefs and values of those we serve in order to foster an environment of mutual respect, acceptance and equal opportunity. We are committed to building and maintaining a multicultural and diverse workforce which reflects the increasing diversity of Vermont. To view the State of Vermont\'s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy, please click .

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and six (6) months or more of work or volunteer experience in human services, customer service, or a related field requiring considerable personal interactions.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State\'s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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