Lead Career/Job Coach - Employment Specialist

Lead Employment Development Specialist / Senior Career Coach

Location: San Francisco Bay Area (Community-Based)
Type: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Pay: Up to $25.50/hour (Based on experience)
Schedule: Flexible, Field-Based

Ready to take your job coaching experience to the next level?
Toolworks is hiring a Lead Employment Development Specialist (also known as a Senior Career Coach) to support adults with disabilities in reaching their employment and community integration goals. This hands-on, field-based role blends direct instruction with leadership - helping clients succeed while guiding and supporting a team of peer staff.

What You'll Do

• Coach individuals with disabilities at work and community sites to build skills and independence.

• Conduct assessments, develop person-centered training tools, and deliver tailored instruction.

• Serve as a team lead by informally coaching peer staff and modeling best practices.

• Collaborate with program leadership to support high-quality services and positive outcomes.

• Maintain accurate documentation, including case notes and training records.

• Monitor site safety and ensure health protocols (including PPE use) are followed.

• Build strong employer relationships to support job success and placement opportunities.

You're a Great Fit If You:

• Have experience as a job coach, DSP, or trainer, and are looking to lead without direct supervision responsibilities.

• Are organized, responsive, and confident working in dynamic field settings.

• Enjoy training others, helping them grow, and supporting inclusion in the workforce.

• Are skilled at balancing client needs with documentation and team collaboration.

Qualifications

Required:

• 2+ years working with adults with disabilities, ideally in community-based programs.

• First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Strong writing and time management skills.

• Comfortable traveling to multiple sites across the Bay Area.

Preferred:

• BA in Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or related field.

• "Train the Trainer" certification (or willing to obtain within 6 months).

• Experience in retail, hospitality, or other workforce sectors.

• Language skills in ASL, Spanish, or Cantonese.

Why Toolworks?

Toolworks is a Bay Area nonprofit committed to inclusion and employment equity for people with disabilities. We offer:

• Health, dental, vision insurance

• 401(k) with match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement

• Flexible schedules and supportive culture

Apply today to lead with purpose - and build a more inclusive Bay Area, one job at a time.

Toolworks is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer with respect to hiring, promotion and training. We welcome applicants from diverse communities, including individuals with disabilities and veterans. Toolworks is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. (VEVRAA). VEVRAA requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance employment-protected veterans.

In accordance with San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Any background check will be conducted only after a conditional offer of employment has been made, respecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal information throughout the application process.