A career at Easterseals Iowa is more than a job- it is an opportunity to make a positive difference in people's lives every day!

Easterseals Iowa is currently looking for a individual to support our clients in our Vocational Team!

Career Coaches provide support for adults with developmental disabilities in competitive work settings as well as provide supplemental training to both the employers and clients. They provide appropriate programming based upon the clients goals and objectives. Once a job is obtained, a career coach assists clients to learn job responsibilities, the culture and values of the work environment, job accommodations and explaining how employment affects their benefits. Supported Employment serves adults age 18 and older who are diagnosed with a developmental and/or intellectual disability within Polk and surrounding counties.

The wage for this position starts at $15.00 an hour and increases to $15.25 an hour upon completion of a successful 90 day orientation period. A reliable vehicle is necessary as applicants would be driving during the course of their job duties and must be insurable under our company policy. This position does require applicants to have a flexible schedule, as their duties would be based on and around clients needs.

Easterseals has:

• Competitive wage and benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance/accidental death and dismemberment/long term disability insurance, and a 403(b) Tax Deferred Retirement Plan offered to all full-time employees
• 20 days of PTO in the first year, increasing to 25 days of PTO in the second year, that we not only let you take, but expect you to take off!
• A culture that promotes from within for advancement opportunities
• A supportive and flexible team working environment

Application process consists of first phone interview with our Recruitment and Talent Development Coordinator, 2nd Interview with Team Leader, as well as background and MVR record checks.