Community Service Assistant

What You'll Do

Job Coaching & Workplace Support

• Provide individualized employment coaching and workplace support for individuals participating in the Job Opportunities program.
• Teach job-specific skills, workplace behaviors, and employer expectations.
• Help individuals identify employment goals, build workplace skills, and maintain successful community-based employment.
• Monitor progress and adapt coaching strategies to support long-term independence and employment success.

Community Outreach

• Support community tobacco-prevention initiatives through the Community Partnership Grant.
• Assist with the Youth Leadership Council at Van Buren County Community School.
• Work with community partners to promote and educate about nicotine-free policies.
• Participate in required community meetings, training, and outreach activities.

Occupational Health Support

• Perform DOT and worksite pre-employment, post-accident, random, and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.
• Assist with the DOT consortium program.
• Perform audiograms and fit testing following required training and certification.
• Assist with worksite pre-employment and annual physical paperwork.
• Maintain required training and stay current with applicable occupational health requirements.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in vocational rehabilitation, employment services, education, healthcare, or community-based human services.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and motivate individuals with diverse abilities.
• Strong organization, documentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with others.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Schedule

Part-Time | 24 Hours per Week

This position requires flexibility to support employment coaching, community activities, and worksite services based on program needs.

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• Job Type: Full-Time
• Category: Other
• Supervisor: Melissa Daugherty
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Posted: 8/25/26
• Expires: Posted until filled.