Description

Job Summary:
The Job Coach provides support, counseling, and instruction to support individuals who have learning/developmental disabilities to be successful working in a paid job or volunteer work. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 
Excellent verbal communication skills. 
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong creative skills 
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software.
       Perform additional duties, or substitute for others as required.  Additional duties may include but are not limited to supporting safety for all, EXL: clearing snow and ice from walkways, vehicles, parking lots, and roads using equipment like shovels, and deicing agents as needed.

Essential Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Role modeling professionalism
Develop positive relationships with Supported LIFE individuals, and staff
Daily documentation of activities, goals performed and recorded as clean case notes in I-Centrix
Effectively manage LIFE email account in a timely and professional manner
Complete required training as assigned
Transportation to and from employment sites as needed. Will need to use own vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage
Job Coach at work sites including preparation for the job and onsite support in a positive and supportive manner
Routine communications and problem resolution for participants on job sites
       Ability to Document on each worksite job coaching and complete quality case notes

       Identify and put in place the innovative support tools needed for each successful job

placement assigned

       Intervene verbally with individuals during behavioral incidents

       Develop an organized routine (structure) with the individual related to his/her approach to job related tasks

       Conduct routine weekly checks at employment sites as identified by supervisor

       Maintain and oversee recording of weekly work schedules by all participants, as assigned

       Function as a member of the Employment Services team, including attendance at

Employment Services meetings

Other duties as determined by Supervisor or Director
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or vulnerable population preferred.
       High School diploma plus some related college coursework is ideal 

       Must have the stamina to be present in the varied workplaces with the individual to provide proper job coaching support.

       Basic computer skills to maintain an email account and record notes in appropriate programs

Requirements

Physical Requirements/Work Environment: 
Able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to sit to take notes, or as needed
Ability to lift minimum of 25 pounds
Additional Requirements:
Able to pass all required LIFE pre-employment screening requirements:
       Acceptable reference checks from previous employers

       Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)

       Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC)           

       Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Fingerprint-Based Criminal Background Check

       Motor Vehicle Driving History - acceptable to LIFE’s insurance carrier

Able and willing to complete all in person and on-line trainings assigned by LIFE