Company: Pathfinder

Job Title: Job Coach

Category: Employment Assistance

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Type: Mon-Fri 8a-5p FLEX (37.5hr)

Starting Pay: $13.91/hr-$17.33/hr

Job Summary:

As a Job Coach at Pathfinder, you play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting individuals on their community employment journey. This includes hands-on training, monitoring, and providing adjustment assistance to those who have secured employment. Additionally, you may deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services to students aged 14-22, helping them prepare for future workplace opportunities. Your efforts ensure individuals integrate seamlessly into their workplaces, adapting to employer policies, procedures, and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Workplace Integration: Facilitate orientation to employer policies, procedures, and workplace standards, ensuring a smooth transition into new roles.

On-Site Training and Support: Provide continuous, hands-on training to promote job proficiency, improve performance, and address specific challenges or needs.

Collaboration: Maintain regular communication with the Employment Specialist, Case Coordinator, and/or Lead Employment Specialist to provide detailed updates, address performance issues, and resolve behavioral concerns.

Documentation: Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time, meeting the standards of both Pathfinder and the employer.

Liaison Role: Act as a point of contact between the Financial Opportunity Center and community employers to ensure a consistent flow of information about individuals' job performance.

Transportation Assistance: Safely operate a motor vehicle to transport individuals to and from their job sites as needed.

Advocacy and Socialization: Guide individuals in self-advocacy and foster appropriate social interactions within their workplace to promote independence and inclusivity.

 Pathfinder’s mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability. 

Benefits & Pathfinder Perks – We Care About YOU!

Competitive Benefits Package (if applicable):

• Competitive Pay & Paid Training – Earn while you learn with comprehensive training.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays – Maintain a healthy work-life balance with PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to support your well-being.
• Employer-Paid Coverage – Enjoy free Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with a generous retirement savings plan and employer contributions.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Invest in your future with financial assistance for continued education.
• Professional Development & Training – Enhance your skills and career through learning opportunities.
• Person-Centered Thinking Training – Gain valuable insights into individualized care and service.

Pathfinder Perks:

• Wellness Platform Incentives – Earn rewards for prioritizing your health and well-being.
• Financial Wellness Platform – Access earned wages before payday for added financial flexibility.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support sessions for employees and their immediate household members.
• Free Pathfinder Kids Clinic – Providing childcare for children in the community with minor illnesses.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save with special offers, including:

- Verizon Wireless Discount – Stay connected for less. 

- YMCA Discount – Enjoy reduced membership rates for fitness and wellness. 

Pathfinder Values: People First – Integrity - Contribution – Growth – Empowerment 

Preferred Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma/GED.
• Two full years of demonstrated ability to support people with disabilities.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to support people with disabilities.
• Ability to deal with a variety of behaviors that limit successful employment.
• Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and safe driving record.
• Basic language, written, math, and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation.
• Prefer knowledge of a variety of business operations.
• Possesses "sales-oriented" skills.
• Tact, poise, and judgment in working with agencies, employers, referrals, and school personnel as well as their significant others, co-workers, and families.
• Demonstration of strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to work non-standard/flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to speak, hear, and read the English language.
• Be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs
• Lift up to 20 pounds
• Push and pull against potential resistance
• Implement non-physical and approved physical interventions and CPR.
• Have adequate vision, writing, and documentation skills to perform the essential functions of the job.