Location: Fort Dodge, IA
Schedule: Full-Time | Varying hours based on employer and individual needs
Classification: Non-Exempt
One Vision is seeking a passionate, mission-driven Job Coach of Community Employment to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful, competitive employment in the community. If you're driven to make a difference and empower others toward independence, we'd love to meet you!
Coach, mentor, and support individuals with job skills, employment readiness, and workplace success
Help individuals apply for jobs, overcome barriers, and maintain successful employment
Provide on-the-job training and communicate regularly with employers to support individual success
Support individuals in areas such as time management, workplace behavior, transportation, and grooming
Encourage independence by allowing individuals to do as much as they can for themselves
Assist in developing training plans and completing all required documentation and reports
Monitor and document work performance for individuals participating in paid contract work
Advocate for individuals' rights and ensure they are treated with dignity and respect
Support healthy, respectful relationships and model professional boundaries
Respond to emergencies and follow all safety, Mandt, and lifting procedures as needed
THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE ROLE.
Must be at least 18 years old
High school diploma or GED preferred
3+ years of experience supporting individuals with disabilities (preferred)
Experience in employment coaching or vocational training (preferred)
Supported Employment Certification (required or obtained within 1 year of hire)
Valid driver's license and proof of insurance
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift per physical support needs
Functional vision, hearing, and computer literacy to complete documentation
Strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
Willingness to be flexible and participate in on-call support as needed
Support a mission that empowers individuals to live and work independently
Join a compassionate, collaborative team that values respect, inclusion, and growth
Receive ongoing training and opportunities for advancement
Make a lasting impact in your community and in the lives of others
Ready to help others achieve their employment goals? Apply now to join One Vision as a Community Employment Job Coach!
All offers are contingent on passing a background check and drug screen.
One Vision is a nonprofit charitable organization founded in 1966, with a mission to stand with and support people with disabilities to pursue their best life.
We proudly serve individuals across Iowa through a variety of person-centered programs and services designed to promote independence, inclusion, and opportunity:
🔹Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) | Supportive services that empower individuals to live, learn, and work in their own homes and communities — on their own terms.
🔹Smart Living | Smart Living integrates enabling technology and remote support into our community-based services. This approach enhances independence and community inclusion by prioritizing personalized tech solutions as the first line of support.
🔹Community Employment Services | We help people with disabilities find meaningful employment that reflects their interests and abilities. Our individualized approach ensures each person has a voice in choosing a career path where they can succeed and thrive.
Several One Vision branches help fund and expand our impact by creating inclusive opportunities and promoting positive environmental outcomes.
🔹Thrift Stores | Located in Clear Lake, Fort Dodge, and Waterloo, our thrift stores offer quality goods while supporting vital disability services.
🔹Thrift Solutions | Our textile recycling branch partners with over 70 thrift locations, keeping more than 2 million pounds of materials out of landfills annually — supporting sustainability and our mission.
🔹Glen Oaks Community | A 55+ active living community offering rental homes at TimberCrest Apartments or ownership at Terraces Townhomes, providing vibrant, independent living for older adults.
🔹Boyer Pool & Wellness Center | An inclusive wellness space featuring an indoor heated pool, hot tub, gymnasium, walking track, fitness classes, and more — open to the public.
