JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Job Coach / Supported Employment Services
Service:
Supported Employment assists individuals with developmental disabilities
in identifying appropriate and satisfying employment, locating and
securing that employment, and provides the necessary support to maintain
or improve employment.
Purpose of position: The primary focus of the Job Coach is:
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Provide support for people with disabilities to have success in their
employment.
On the job training and ongoing support.
Excellent customer service.
Documentation of job coaching support provided.
Qualifications / Education: The successful Job Coach is reliable, energetic,
professional, flexible, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team,
and is a positive role model for Supported Employment’s clientele. Qualifications
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Satisfactory oral and written communication, math, and computer skills.
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A high school diploma or its equivalent.
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A minimum of three year’s experience with adults who have developmental
disabilities, (or similar experience is strongly preferred).
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The ability to maintain First Aid and CPR certification.
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This position may require a California driver’s license, a good driving record,
and a registered / insured vehicle.
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A Department of Justice clearance.
Requirements:
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Personal Assistance: Ability to assist individual in activities of daily living as
well as related job tasks.
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Lifting / Physical Demands: Ability to lift 50 or more pounds frequently.
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Challenging Behaviors: Ability / willingness to support individuals with
challenging behavior.
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Ability to read and interpret documents, to write specific reports and
correspondence, to apply mathematical concepts to practical situations, to
solve complex problems, and to interpret written and verbal instructions is
required.
Reports To: Program Director
Status: Hourly position. Part time or full time: this position is eligible for all applicable
benefits if regularly scheduled for 30 hours or more each week.
Work Schedule: Hours dependent on consumer’s need. Staff must be available during
business, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
Duties / Responsibilities:
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*Supports the development and ongoing revisions to Individual Habilitation
Service Plan by providing input and information.
*Tracks consumer’s progress towards goals and objectives in IHSP.
*Breaks job duties and assignments into specific steps to facilitate consumers
learning.
*Monitor consumer’s level of performance including determining when support
can be faded.
*Monitor quality of consumers work to ensure it adheres to industry standards and
all tasks are completed within acceptable time frames.
*Serves as a liaison between employee and employer and facilitate appropriate
worker to supervisor relationship.
*Maintain accurate records on job coaching services provided to each consumer.
*Document and recommend to Program Director any action necessary to
overcome employment barriers.
*Maintains current First Aid and CPR certification.
*Responds to crisis in accordance to policy and training
Develops and maintains written documentation, as requested.
Makes all decisions based on agency Vision and Values Statement.
Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
*The above duties / responsibilities are considered to be "essential" to the position under the terms of the
Americans with Disability Act; these designations may change at any time according to the needs of the
program.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to
this position and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that
may be required.