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JOB SUMMARY: A Job Coach provides vocational and programmatic support to program participants at community-based work sites. Communicates relevant issues and overall progress to the Community-Based Service Manager.
Job Duties:
- Provides hands-on demonstration of work tasks and observes program participant’s performance. Assists in ensuring that work site activities remain consistent with the participant’s rehabilitation program
- Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely rehabilitation reports.
- Attends staffings, as needed, to report on participant’s progress
- Professionally communicates with employers, work site supervisors and staff, and other staff to facilitate mutual program planning
- Assists in training program participants in the areas of work skills, social and personal adjustment, and community adjustment
- Assists in developing and conducting special training programs, classes, and activities to broaden the participant’s career awareness
- Provides assistance/job coaching to other community support programs as needed
- Work performed is generally within the sedentary light as defined by the United States Department of Labor.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Additional course work in human services or related field – preferred
- Minimum one (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Demonstrated common sense, judgment, and communication skills, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays on an as-needed basis
Full Benefits Package!
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