Job Description

Choices for all, barriers for none.

Home Life is a private nonprofit organization in Corvallis, Oregon, that helps adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live active, independent, and meaningful lives.

This schedule requires staff to be available Monday through Friday between 8:00a and 8:00p. Scheduled hours will vary within this timeframe, with a guaranteed 40 hours per week.

Home Life - Job Description

Position: Job Coach

Reports to: Vocational Services Program Manager

Program/Division: Vocational Services

Supervises: N/A

Pay Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly, eligible for overtime)

Last Revised:06/2026

Job Coaches will provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within integrated community employment and may also assist with pre-employment skill development programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligibility for Employment

• Ability to passan initialcriminal history check from the Department of Human Services Criminal Records Unit and recheck every 2years.

• Be a citizen of the United States or legally able to work in the United States

• Must be at least eighteen years old and hold a current driving license, insurance, anda good drivingrecord.

• Ability to complete required training and annual training thereafter.

• The ability tomaintainregular attendance and to perform tasks outlined in this description (with or withouta reasonableaccommodation) is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• High schoolgraduateorequivalentrequired.

Skills

• Effective Verbal and Written Communication

• Technical Skills

• Analytic and Critical Thinking

• Organizational & Time Management

• Problem Solving

• Coping Skills

• Relational Skills and Teamwork

• Professionalism

Abilities

• Ability to transport supported individuals in Home Life vehiclesin accordance withagency policies and procedures.

• Ability to support individuals inmaintainingemployment and working toward employment-related goals.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions andmaintainrequired documentation.

• Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and follow individual-specific safety protocols and support plans.

• Ability to perform basic computer and mobile device functions.

• Basic understanding of workplace expectations, including attendance, communication, professionalism, and task completion.

• Ability to work with diverse populations.

• Ability to communicate effectively andestablishpositive working relationships with supported individuals, employers, coworkers, and other stakeholders.

• Demonstrate an active commitment to the Mission Statement and values of Home Life.

• Ability to model andeducate onHome Life values and expectations to co-workers and new employees.

• Act as a role model by treating all people with warmth, empathy, and genuineness with respect andsensitivity for their privacy, rights,culture, ethnic, religious, and lifestyle differences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Human Servicesor related field preferred.

• Prior experience is notrequiredbut preferred.

• Experience working with and/or supporting individuals with employment or vocational-relatedwork.

• Knowledge ofthe VocationalRehabilitation and Developmental Disability SupportedEmployment systems and Individual Support Plans (ISPs).

• Experience working in a variety ofsettings preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

General Responsibilities

Overall Expectations:

1. The Home Life Vocational Job Coachis responsible forsupporting individuals in a variety of employment-related settings.

1. The Job Coach reports directly to the Vocational Program Manager, while in collaboration with the Lead Job Coach and Job Developer(s).

1. Work as a team with the other Job Coaches in Home Life’s Vocational Program to ensure the best quality and consistency of services are provided.

1. Job Coaches should understand that working hours may fluctuate based on the scheduling needs of the clients. Routinely check WhentoWork for schedule and updates.

1. Ensure proper documentation of progress, changes to their job duties, overall independence, and any other individual support needs in Therap.

1. Adhere to all policies, rules, and procedures of Home Life and the Vocational Program, while being mindful of different professional guidelines within job assignments.

1. Attend andparticipatein staff meetings.

1. Must complete Workday DSP and EP Modules; completing JPSCT (Job Placement Service Contract Training) and Discovery training is encouraged.

Health and Safety:

1. Ensure that supported individuals’ confidentiality ismaintained.

1. Ensure that supported individuals’ GERs are completed when the need arises, according toinstructions provided.

1. Respond appropriately to the posted Emergency Preparedness Plan.

1. Follow all safety plans and protocols.

1. Maintainfamiliarity with OSHA and Safety & Sanitation policies of the businesses where we provide support.

Support Services:

1. Support individuals with on-the-job training and communication as needed.

1. Support individuals with job readiness and employment path skills.

1. Ensure that supported individuals’ schedules are followed and that supported individuals are present for scheduled activities.

1. ReadTherapT-Log entries daily.

1. Ensure that all supported individuals’ employment supports are being met as outlined in the individual’s ISP action plan, and they are making progress towards goals.

Misc. and Other Duties as Assigned:

1. Assumeadditionalresponsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager and Services Coordinator, such asassistingwith Employment Path or Discovery.

1. Job Coaches are expected toassistwith office maintenance and organization.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

The physical effort typicallyrequiredin this job includes, but is not limited to, being onfootfor extended periods, working outdoors and indoors, keying/typing, pushing, and pulling. There may belifting upto 50lbs., and behavior supports up to applying physical holds (as per Oregon Intervention System OISinstruction) and other duties as needed, with or without reasonable accommodation.