Find Jobs
Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location
Skip to job details
VI
VARC, INC.
Employment Coach
Career Insights for Career Counselor
See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.
Scorecard
Based on Wisconsin data
Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?
What they do
A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.
$59,532 / year median in Wisconsin
+3% projected growth
Job Description
This position is located in Viroqua. The Employment Coach provides on-site training, supportive supervision, and skill-building assistance to clients in community employment settings. This position reports directly to the Employment Specialist and is responsible for helping clients develop independence, maintain employment, and build positive relationships with employers and coworkers while ensuring accurate documentation and program compliance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities 1. Provides specific, on-site training to clients in accordance with their service plans. 2. Facilitates job modifications as needed to accommodate client abilities and workplace requirements. 3. Provides supportive supervision to clients while promoting independence and skill development. 4. Initiates and fosters positive communication and relationships between clients and their coworkers/employers. 5. Serves as a positive role model for clients, demonstrating appropriate work behaviors and expectations. 6. May perform client job tasks for a short duration if the client is unable or unwilling, ensuring continuity of work and training opportunities. Performance Monitoring & Documentation 7. Conducts on-site evaluations of client performance and provides feedback to the Employment Specialist. 8. Assists in maintaining accurate records and documentation related to client progress and employment outcomes. 9. Attends client service reviews, department, committee, and unit meetings as directed. 10. Arranges or provides transportation for clients to and from employment sites as directed. 11. Accepts other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Prior experience working with individuals with varying abilities. Flexibility in work hours to meet client and employer needs. Ability to perform the supported job in the absence of a client, ensuring continuity of training. Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver's license and current insurance. Reliable means of transportation. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively and professionally with clients, employers, and coworkers. Preferred Experience in supported employment or vocational skills training. Knowledge of workplace accommodations and job modification strategies. Experience maintaining documentation and reporting on client p