Description
Schedule: Part-Time | Monday–Saturday – Hours are flexible, and will vary
Join LIFE – Living Independently Forever, Inc.®, a mission-driven organization dedicated to helping adults with developmental and cognitive disabilities live independent, healthy, and joyful lives. As a Job Coach, you’ll make a real difference by supporting individuals in workplace settings and helping them reach their full potential.
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 or related software.
Essential Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Role modeling professionalism
Develop positive relationships with LIFE residents, and staff
Daily documentation of activities, goals performed and recorded as clean case notes in I-Centrix
Effectively manage LIFE email account
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 residents on job sites
Ability to Document 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 resident 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 residents, 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 resident 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
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 training assigned by LIFE
LIFE is an equal opportunity employer who celebrates the diversity of our staff and residents!
