Spring Dell Center, Inc.

Career Coach

La Plata, MD - Full Time

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer promoting a drug-free, smoke-free workplace that does not honor medical marijuana.

Company Overview

Spring Dell Center, Inc. is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in achieving their highest level of independence by providing support and employment opportunities for the quality of life they desire within their community. Our employees are responsible for providing the highest quality of individualized services. Our ultimate goal is to promote full community integration for individuals with disabilities.

Career Coach

  • Salary: $20.84/hour
  • Job type: Full time
  • Location: La Plata
Job Description 
Spring Dell Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Career Coach to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to supporting people with disabilities in guiding them through assessments, internships, job searches, interviews, resumes and promotions. The Career Coach will play a key role in both seeking employment opportunities for people with disabilities and providing support within Spring Dell Center's Career Bridges program to facilitate successful employment outcomes.

Duties Include but not limited to:
  • Identify the participant's strengths, interests and abilities through assessments and interviews.
  • Conduct job searches and outreach to identify employment opportunities for participants
  • Maintain relationships with employers to create job opportunities and facilitate placements.
  • Assist participants in preparing for interviews, completing job applications, and developing job-related skills.
  • Collaborate with the Employment Transition Manager to implement employment transition plans for participants.
  • Provide ongoing support to participants at their volunteer placement and internships, including job coaching and advocacy as needed.
  • Utilize materials, curriculum, and modifications appropriate to meet the participant's needs in the areas of communication, technology, problem solving/critical thinking, teamwork, personal appearance, financial management, professionalism, self­ determination, self-advocacy, resume' writing, interview skills, and job search.
Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
  • Full drivers license
  • Clean driving record with 2 years driving experience
  • Experience working with disabled adults preferred
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Associate degree preferred
  • Background in counseling, career coaching, and resume writing a plus
  • Advanced computer skills
  • Flexibility to adapt to the needs of the participants and demands of the job.
  • DDA, LTSS and ICM experience a plus

Benefits and Perks

  • Paid Training
  • Paid Holidays 
  • Health Insurance
  • 403b Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Up To $10,000 Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Direct Deposit
  • Annual Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Bereavement Leave
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A complete non-certified copy of your driving record is REQUIRED as a condition of employment and will be reviewed to be seriously considered for any position at Spring Dell Center, Inc. (NOT REQUIRED FOR RETAIL CLERK APPLICATIONS).

Here is the link you can copy and paste, where you can obtain your MD non-certified driving record (the cost is $15.00):

https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/driving-record-information.aspx

We are unable to accept driving records older than thirty (30) days from the date you apply. If you must submit it at a later time you can create a word document and include your name, position applying for, and how and when you will expect to turn in your driving record in the word document. Save the word document as: First Name_Last Name_Driving_Record_Delay. Then upload the document to your application under the driving record question. In addition to submitting your application, please email Human Resources ([email protected]) as soon as possible if there will be any delay in obtaining your driving record so that we may keep the status of your application active.

NOTE TO OUT OF STATE APPLICANTS:

If you live out of state or currently hold an out of state license, please order a copy of your driving record from the state you currently hold your driver's license with. The cost of the complete non-certified driving record in other states may vary. Please refer to the state DMV you hold your license with for cost information.

Once you obtain a copy, please refer to the steps above regarding submitting your driving record.
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