Employment Coach

Responsibilities

• Implement vocational instruction within existing service lines varying from pre-vocational services to competitive integrated employment.
• Provide coaching and support to individuals in one-on-one, small group and large group settings.
• Create and implement curriculum for the employment class offered on-site.
• Make informed decisions and effectively communicate with individuals served, their supporters, and other stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with employers and organizations in the community.
• Utilize evidence-based strategies to teach vocational skills and behaviors that improve employability and independence.
• Track engagement data by documenting attendance and communicating schedules with individuals, their supporters, and businesses they are working with.
• Complete progress reports and data sheets and other documentation as needed.
• Prioritize safety, dignity, and learning for all participants and monitor individuals on job sites.
• Transport participants to and from community engagement opportunities in Down Syndrome Innovations vehicles.
• Adhere to policies, procedures, protocols and confidentiality set forth by the Down Syndrome Innovations Employment Guide as well as community-based work sites.
• Participate in required Professional Development and Trainings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Experience working with adolescents and adults with Down syndrome or intellectual disabilities in an educational or skill building setting.
• Preferred knowledge and experience with prompt fading, creating modifications, visual supports, task analysis, promoting independence and creating various solutions to complete tasks.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a demonstrated leadership ability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrate proactive approaches to solving problems and is self-driven.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and is flexible to emerging needs of our organization.
• Confirmed experience making a positive contribution to work culture (per references).
• CPR and First Aid certified (preferable; Down Syndrome Innovations can provide if hired).
• Maintain valid driver’s licenses and clean driving record.
• Must pass a background check.