Career Coach
Position Description
NOW HIRING: CAREER COACH
Make a Difference. Create Opportunities. Change Lives.
The Arc of Ouachita dba ARCO is looking for a compassionate, motivated, and community-minded Career Coach to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities discover meaningful employment opportunities, develop vocational skills, and build successful careers.
This is more than a job placement position—it's an opportunity to change lives through employment, community involvement, and greater independence.
ARCO, A Community Resource, is a nonprofit that provides services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout northeast Louisiana since 1954.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Employment Services & Career Development
Help individuals identify their strengths, interests, skills, abilities, and employment goals.
Develop individualized employment plans that support personal preferences, vocational development, and career advancement.
Build relationships with local businesses to create meaningful, customized employment opportunities.
Match individuals with jobs that align with their abilities, interests, and career goals.
Provide job coaching, skills training, and ongoing workplace support to promote successful employment and long-term job retention.
Coordinate job training, workplace accommodations, and strategies to help individuals succeed in their work environments.
Educate employers about inclusive hiring practices and strategies for supporting employees with disabilities.
Monitor employment progress, communicate with employers, and adjust support strategies as needed.
Community Ventures & Community Integration
Assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in identifying and pursuing employment opportunities that match their skills, interests, and preferences.
Support individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment in community businesses and other integrated work environments.
Provide individualized instruction and support to help individuals develop the skills necessary for workplace success, independence, and participation in their communities.
Assist individuals in learning workplace expectations, appropriate social interactions, communication skills, and professional behaviors.
Coordinate with employers, families, support teams, and community partners to promote successful employment outcomes.
Identify opportunities for individuals to participate in meaningful community activities that encourage inclusion, independence, and personal growth.
Help individuals develop practical skills related to workplace routines, community access, and appropriate interactions in public settings.
Encourage self-advocacy, informed decision-making, and personal choice throughout the employment and support process.
Monitor individual progress and identify barriers that may affect employment, community participation, or independence.
Program Coordination & Documentation
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of services provided, individual progress, employment activities, and support outcomes.
Complete required assessments, service notes, progress reports, billing documentation, and other program records in accordance with agency policies and applicable funding requirements.
Support compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, program standards, confidentiality requirements, and documentation guidelines.
Collaborate with ARCO leadership, vocational staff, and community partners to coordinate services and improve program effectiveness.
Participate in required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
Communicate concerns, changes in individual needs, and employment-related issues to the appropriate supervisor.
Assist with developing strategies to improve service delivery, expand employment opportunities, and support positive outcomes for individuals served.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
The ability to build positive relationships with individuals with disabilities, families, employers, coworkers, and community partners.
Professional writing, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
The ability to advocate for individuals with disabilities and identify creative solutions to employment and community participation challenges.
The ability to provide individualized support while promoting independence, dignity, self-determination, and personal choice.
A commitment to confidentiality, teamwork, professionalism, and ARCO's mission.
The ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and meet documentation deadlines.
A willingness to complete required training and maintain applicable credentials.
A commitment to creating inclusive employment opportunities and helping individuals achieve meaningful participation in their communities.
MAKE AN IMPACT AT ARCO
At ARCO, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to contribute, grow, and thrive. Join a team dedicated to creating inclusive workplaces, strengthening community connections, and helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve greater independence through meaningful employment and community involvement.
Your work will help individuals build skills, develop confidence, establish relationships, and achieve greater independence in the places where they live, work, and participate in their communities.
Join ARCO and help us create a community where everyone has a place.
The Arc of Ouachita dba ARCO, A Community Resource
3101 Mercedes Drive | Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 387-7817
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Only applications that are fully and accurately completed will be considered.
A full Job Description and list of Essential Functions are available through ARCO's Human Resources Department at 3101 Mercedes Drive, Monroe, LA.
ARCO is an Equal Opportunity Employer.