Job Coach at Opportunity Works Connecticut Inc – Vernon, Connecticut

JOB TITLE: Job Coach

DEPARTMENT: Support Staff

SUPERVISOR: IES Manager

General Job Description:

To guide individuals in their job and vocational settings, Document progress and attendance, provide coaching and mentoring.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Familiarize yourself with individuals’ goals, job placements and job site expectations
• Guide individuals in learning to complete job tasks assigned by job site
• Monitor each individual’s job progress and break down / modify tasks as needed or requested
• Create lists, charts and / or reminder notes as needed to facilitate learning for each individual
• Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively on the job site
• Assist individuals to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals for growth
• Provide coaching in prioritizing job tasks and completing them in a logical sequence
• Encourage individuals to complete tasks in an increasingly timely manner once the basic job skills have been learned
• Monitor and evaluate progress of clients by keeping detailed progress notes
• Keep records and documentation for all goals and objective
• Assist individuals with disabilities in developing social and life skills
• Track all workers’ measurable goals and insure that all daily and weekly documentation is complete
• Ensure that all safety areas are maintained on a monthly basis. Monthly checklist and fire drills are completed.
• Maintain appropriate communications with parents/guardians, residential staff, DDS Case Managers, OWC Directors/other staff, and business contacts.
• Daily attendance for all workers in your program
• Ensure Vocational Assessments are up to date on each individual in the program
• Assist in providing a positive program environment to staff & participant
• Be a team player
• Learn & follow all policy & procedures of the agency
• Learn and follow all safety & emergency procedures for the agency
• Be involved in OWC fundraising events
• Perform other duties as assigned, or as they arise.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB:

• Proven experience as job coach
• Experience in working with people with disabilities is a plus
• Experience in developing employment plans
• Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
• Respect to diversity
• Ability to inspire and motivate
• 3 years’ experience in a Human Service setting
• Must be reliable, dependable, flexible with your hours
• Must possess proven experience and success
• CPR/First Aid, PMT, Med Cert a plus
• Must possess valid driver’s license and have 5 years’ experience clean driving
• Be willing to use your own vehicle if needed
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as be independent

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Organizational skills, Interpersonal and Communication skills, Problem solving skills, good verbal and written skills, ability to lead, ability to lead and inspire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to carry a minimum of 20 pounds