About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Part time.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

This is a part-time, community-based Job Coach / Employment Specialist role supporting adults with disabilities in Front Royal and surrounding communities. Evening and weekend availability is required (typical shift window: 3:30 pm–10:30 pm). Weekly hours average ~20 hours depending on participant schedules. Pay: $21.00–$22.00 per hour (based on experience). Mileage reimbursement provided for approved work-related travel.

This position is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys teaching, coaching, problem-solving, and helping people build independence on the job. No bachelor’s degree or previous job-coaching experience is required — paid training is provided.

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What You’ll Do

• Provide individualized job coaching at community employer worksites.
• Help participants learn and perform assigned job duties.
• Teach workplace routines, safety procedures, time management, and employer expectations.
• Reinforce appropriate workplace communication and professional behavior.
• Help participants communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Encourage independence without completing participants’ job duties for them.
• Identify and develop natural workplace supports.
• Monitor progress and adjust supports as participants become more independent.
• Assist with transportation according to participants’ approved service plans when assigned.
• Complete accurate progress notes and required electronic documentation.
• Communicate promptly with supervisors about schedule changes, transportation issues, safety concerns, incidents, or significant workplace developments.
• Participate in required training, supervision, and service-planning activities.

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Schedule & Hours

• Evening and weekend availability required (may include Saturdays and Sundays).
• Typical shift window: 3:30 pm–10:30 pm (specific days/times discussed during hiring).
• Approximately 20 hours per week on average; hours vary with referrals and participant needs.
• Paid time includes job coaching, authorized travel, documentation, communication, and training.

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Transportation Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal vehicle and required automobile insurance.
• Acceptable driving record.
• Willingness and ability to transport participants when assigned.
• Mileage reimbursement provided for approved work-related travel.

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Qualifications — Required

• Reliable availability for evening and weekend work.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to travel locally and transport participants when required.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Patience and ability to teach skills in clear, manageable steps.
• Ability to work independently in community and workplace settings.
• Basic computer skills and ability to complete electronic documentation accurately and on time.
• Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and employment requirements.

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Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following is helpful but not required:

• Supported employment or job coaching.
• Intellectual/developmental disability services or direct support.
• Behavioral health, vocational rehabilitation, or workforce development.
• Community-based services, Medicaid Waiver services, or disability employment/accommodations.
• Credentials such as CESP, ACRE, DSP, or similar employment-support certifications.

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Who Will Succeed in This Role

• Highly dependable and consistent with scheduling.
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends.
• Patient and able to teach without doing someone’s work for them.
• Professional, safety-conscious, calm, and resourceful when issues arise.
• Organized and prompt with documentation.
• Comfortable communicating with participants, families, employers, and supervisors.
• Passionate about helping people maintain employment and build independence.

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Why Join Our Client

• Make a meaningful difference in someone’s ability to succeed at work.
• Receive paid training and professional development.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
• Build experience in disability services, human services, workforce development, and career coaching.
• Potential to access additional hours and advancement as programs grow.
• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team.

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Part-Time Benefits

Eligible part-time employees may receive:

• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Tenure Bonus Program.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
• Paid training and professional development.

(Employees who later transition to eligible full-time roles may access additional benefits; eligibility requirements apply.)

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Policies & Legal

• Applicants must be able to meet schedule and transportation requirements before applying.
• This position may require completion of background checks and other screenings in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider applicants without regard to any protected status under applicable laws.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.