Employment Specialist/Job Coach (Decatur)
Phoenix, Decatur, AL, United States
Job Title
EXE04232026-1 Employment Specialist/Job Coach
Bargaining Unit Status
Non-Bargaining Unit
Employment Type & Schedule
Full-Time (40 hours per week). Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Educational Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of one year’s experience in a rehabilitation, non-profit facility, or comparable setting in case management, service provision, working with individuals with various disabilities, job development, job placement, follow‑up, and training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and general computer operation.
Experience in marketing and public relations.
Strong working knowledge of disability management and awareness.
Other Qualifications
Authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating an agency vehicle; good driving record; valid driver’s license and appropriate auto insurance.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check as required.
Ability to communicate with tact and maintain confidentiality.
Adequate ability in spoken conversation – adequate volume of speech.
Adequate ability in writing, reading, and mathematics.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with management and peers.
Strong organizational, project planning, and management experience with proven analytical and multi‑tasking skills.
Superior listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency in general reporting and basic case file management.
Immediate Supervisor
Program Coordinator
Positions Supervised
None
Job Responsibilities Summary
Ability to job develop and serve as an advocate for individuals with disabilities eager to obtain employment. Assist referred individuals with job placement, follow‑up, and training. Provide case management and social service referral assistance. Provide job readiness training and instruction.
Essential Functions
Complete training as defined by the Phoenix Professional Development Plan.
Provide information as requested for statistical requirements.
Maintain reporting and records as outlined by policy, referral source, and accreditation requirements.
Have working knowledge of current contract requirements, AbilityOne regulations, CARF standards, social security guidelines, Phoenix mission/policies, departmental goals, and agency guidelines.
Specific Responsibilities: PWI/Supported Employment
Provide employment readiness training (group and individual), assessment, job development, job placement, job coaching, and follow‑up for referred persons.
Serve as a facility consultant regarding employment readiness of program participants.
Serve as primary resource for information on current employer needs.
Provide job coaching assistance as directed by referral source.
Participate in mission‑based community activities.
Specific Responsibilities: Employee Support Services
Possess or obtain a government secret clearance and pass a background check within a reasonable time.
Ability to gain unescorted access to Redstone Arsenal.
Provide case management services to certified Phoenix employees with disabilities, including direct intervention, job coaching, referrals, competitive employment evaluations, reasonable accommodations per AbilityOne guidelines, report generation, vocational counseling, behavior management, compliance certification, personnel assessment, and file maintenance.
Maintain contact and communication with supervisors, project managers, and Phoenix Vocational staff to provide effective case management services.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Ability for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces.
Ability to move safely about the work area.
Ability to retrieve items from high and low areas.
Ability to perceive size, temperature, shapes, and textures.
Physical stamina to work at least eight hours per day.
Behavioral Capacities
Ability to adapt routine positively.
Follow through on assignments independently.
Good organizational skills.
Long attention span to listen, perceive problems, and bring issues to conclusion.
Analyze variables and choose effective actions as needed.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain confidentiality.
Stable daily work behaviors.
Resilient coping skills.
Good attendance.
Resolve problems, handle conflict, and make decisions in emergencies.
Maintain good judgment for a safe work environment.
Non‑Essential Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Rate of Pay
$21.15 per hour
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement
Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service‑connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on disability, being a veteran, gender, minority status, or any other protected group. Phoenix is a drug‑free workplace. Internal and programmatic applicants, and individuals with disabilities, will receive first consideration. Conditions of employment may include compliance with infection prevention protocols recommended by CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
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EXE04232026-1 Employment Specialist/Job Coach
Bargaining Unit Status
Non-Bargaining Unit
Employment Type & Schedule
Full-Time (40 hours per week). Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
Educational Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of one year’s experience in a rehabilitation, non-profit facility, or comparable setting in case management, service provision, working with individuals with various disabilities, job development, job placement, follow‑up, and training.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and general computer operation.
Experience in marketing and public relations.
Strong working knowledge of disability management and awareness.
Other Qualifications
Authorized for coverage under agency insurance if operating an agency vehicle; good driving record; valid driver’s license and appropriate auto insurance.
Must be able to satisfactorily complete a background check as required.
Ability to communicate with tact and maintain confidentiality.
Adequate ability in spoken conversation – adequate volume of speech.
Adequate ability in writing, reading, and mathematics.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with management and peers.
Strong organizational, project planning, and management experience with proven analytical and multi‑tasking skills.
Superior listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
Proficiency in general reporting and basic case file management.
Immediate Supervisor
Program Coordinator
Positions Supervised
None
Job Responsibilities Summary
Ability to job develop and serve as an advocate for individuals with disabilities eager to obtain employment. Assist referred individuals with job placement, follow‑up, and training. Provide case management and social service referral assistance. Provide job readiness training and instruction.
Essential Functions
Complete training as defined by the Phoenix Professional Development Plan.
Provide information as requested for statistical requirements.
Maintain reporting and records as outlined by policy, referral source, and accreditation requirements.
Have working knowledge of current contract requirements, AbilityOne regulations, CARF standards, social security guidelines, Phoenix mission/policies, departmental goals, and agency guidelines.
Specific Responsibilities: PWI/Supported Employment
Provide employment readiness training (group and individual), assessment, job development, job placement, job coaching, and follow‑up for referred persons.
Serve as a facility consultant regarding employment readiness of program participants.
Serve as primary resource for information on current employer needs.
Provide job coaching assistance as directed by referral source.
Participate in mission‑based community activities.
Specific Responsibilities: Employee Support Services
Possess or obtain a government secret clearance and pass a background check within a reasonable time.
Ability to gain unescorted access to Redstone Arsenal.
Provide case management services to certified Phoenix employees with disabilities, including direct intervention, job coaching, referrals, competitive employment evaluations, reasonable accommodations per AbilityOne guidelines, report generation, vocational counseling, behavior management, compliance certification, personnel assessment, and file maintenance.
Maintain contact and communication with supervisors, project managers, and Phoenix Vocational staff to provide effective case management services.
Working Conditions & Physical Requirements
Ability for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces.
Ability to move safely about the work area.
Ability to retrieve items from high and low areas.
Ability to perceive size, temperature, shapes, and textures.
Physical stamina to work at least eight hours per day.
Behavioral Capacities
Ability to adapt routine positively.
Follow through on assignments independently.
Good organizational skills.
Long attention span to listen, perceive problems, and bring issues to conclusion.
Analyze variables and choose effective actions as needed.
Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Maintain confidentiality.
Stable daily work behaviors.
Resilient coping skills.
Good attendance.
Resolve problems, handle conflict, and make decisions in emergencies.
Maintain good judgment for a safe work environment.
Non‑Essential Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Rate of Pay
$21.15 per hour
Equal Opportunity and Accessibility Statement
Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans or veterans with service‑connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on disability, being a veteran, gender, minority status, or any other protected group. Phoenix is a drug‑free workplace. Internal and programmatic applicants, and individuals with disabilities, will receive first consideration. Conditions of employment may include compliance with infection prevention protocols recommended by CDC, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
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