Job Coach needed for Adult

Description

Pay: $19.00 - $19.50 per hour

Job description:
Job Coach
Location: Hyannis or Mashpee
Pay: $19.00 – $19.50 per hour
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

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!

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now at lifecapecod.org

Job Type: Part-time