Job Coach in CATSKILL, New York at In Flight, Inc
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Job Description
At In Flight, Inc., we empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach for hopes and dreams and support a meaningful quality of life.
In Flight Inc., is a nonprofit that provides support services within a home environment and the community for adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
$19.75-$22.75
Increases based on:
- Experience-$0 .25- $1.00
- Education- $0.50- $1.50
The position is located in Catskill. Monday- Friday 8am-4pm. The schedule will adjust to accommodate evenings and weekends as needed to provide appropriate support.
GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB
The job coach will be able to assess and prepare the people we support in finding work in the community. They will work with the Care Manager to develop a Supported Employment Plan that will be used to direct the person’s direction in employment support. They will work with a caseload of people and employers to develop working relationships that enables them to have success in competitive employment in the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for the individuals.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Be energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.
SKILLS
Language Skills: The employee must have the ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence/memos. Have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Mathematical Skills: Have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide 2-3 digit numbers using units of United States’ currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.
Reasoning Skills: Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Have the ability to problem solve, involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Conditions of Employment: The employee agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position. All staff must pass all NYS Justice Center Background Check Requirements, and Physical. In addition, the employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law (including any motor vehicle infractions) to the Human Resources Department.
In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Requirements:
• Required- High School Diploma or GED
• Acceptable driver’s license based on insurance company regulations.
• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Attend In Flight orientation located in Red Hook.
Benefits are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.
• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.