Evergreen is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Position Description: Job Coach

Reports To: Program Coordinator

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Created: November 14, 2017

Revised: April 13, 2021

Job Summary

Responsible for providing support to the people who participate in employment program(s) and assists them to determine employment and education related goals and to mobilize the resources and support necessary to assist people to reach their goals.

Essential Job Functions

Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks
Help in the development of motivation and skills
Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Monitor and evaluate progress of clients
Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports

Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge

Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports
At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage.
Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry.
Specialized skills related to contractual needs preferred.
Proven experience as job coach
Experience in working with people with disabilities is a plus
Experience in developing employment plans
Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
Working knowledge of computers and computer programs with aptitude to learn new systems
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability

Physical Requirements

Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
Constantly alert and observant during working hours

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.

Special Requirements

May be required to attend seminar or job-related training courses.
Must have understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with Evergreen staff and with contacts from other agencies or entities.
Must be able to prioritize work tasks.

Employment Variables

Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check. Must be able to work some evenings when required.

Working Environment

General office environment with some work done in the community.

Evergreen Life Services

I want more than just a job.
I want to make a difference in people’s lives.
I want to make a difference in my community.

We want to make a difference too. Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Sometimes that reward is a smile or a song from a resident, sometimes it’s the reward of knowing you helped a resident to learn daily life skills, like setting a table or preparing a meal. It could be watching a resident make beautiful artwork in one of our studios. Every day you will have opportunities to help those with intellectual or physical disabilities feel that they are a part of a community that cares.

Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.

We have nearly 2000 employees and more than 1100 individuals served in seven states, including Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Florida.

If you are looking for a place where you can make a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team, because at Evergreen, everyone matters.

Evergreen, in it's mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is looking for qualified, caring individuals to work with us.