About Us

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Step By Step, Inc. was founded in 1993 and is a private, for-profit organization focusing on employment and training issues for persons with special needs. It is our firm belief that everyone who truly desires to work and is willing to put forth the effort needed to obtain and maintain employment, should be provided vocational opportunities.

We see ourselves as a resource, as advocates and as employment and training specialists working in partnership to provide a necessary service to referral sources, persons served, businesses and the community.

"Step By Step, Inc. has earned a well-deserved reputation for success with some of the most challenging cases. The family-style atmosphere and sincere commitment to consumers by their staff reflect the quality of the services they provide"., CARF

Founded in 1966 as the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, CARF International is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of human service providers in the areas of aging services, behavioral health, child and youth services, DMEPOS, employment and community services, medical rehabilitation, and opioid treatment programs. The CARF family of organizations currently accredits more than 5,900 providers at more than 19,000 locations on four continents. More than 8.3 million persons of all ages are served annually by CARF-accredited providers.  www.carf.org 

WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING FOR:

Job Coaches- Part-Time, As Needed-seeking candidates to serve participants in Lorain and (western) Cuyahoga Counties.  Days, Evenings and Weekends are available.

Summer Job Coaches-Seasonal/Temporary-seeking candidates to serve participants in Lorain and (western) Cuyahoga Counties.  June-August, 2025 (dates TBD). Monday through Thursday, 9am-2:00pm. 

Step By Step employs community-based Job Coaches and Employment Specialists.  Interested candidates can submit their resume to: david.volak@step2work.org.     

Qualifications:

• A sincere desire to enhance the lives of Ohioans with Disabilities; adherence to all internal policies and procedures and the requirements of funding/referral sources and other external stakeholders; and an ongoing commitment to meet the stakeholder expectations of providing ethical, efficient and effective, high-quality services.
• High school diploma or GED required, with 2 years related management or vocational rehabilitation experience and/or 2 years post-secondary education, preferred.
• Valid Ohio Driver License with full automobile insurance coverage.
• Must agree to criminal background checks, abuser registry checks, motor vehicle reports, employment reference checks, academic credential verification and automobile insurance verification, post-employment as needed, or requested by management, on an initial and ongoing basis.
• Applicant must possess and furnish valid personal identification documents, and have lawful work status, per US Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services requirements (I9 form) at the point of job offer.
• Must have: Windows OS (no Mac support is available); internet access; cell phone, basic knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel); familiarity with MS Teams and/or Zoom. 
• Must have reliable and insured personal vehicle. This position cannot accommodate bus riders.

Step By Step maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all applicants for employment. Every aspect of Step By Step employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications. Step By Step shall not discriminate, by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability or military status as defined in ORC 4112.01, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, national origin or ancestry against any applicant and/or employee qualified and available to work.