Job Coach

Primary Objective of Position

Provide a positive learning environment and experience for adults with developmental disabilities in order to assist them to increase and maintain skills, which enable them to gain independence in a variety of areas.

Major Areas of Accountability

• Safely transfer clients throughout the day and provide work direction to help them in being successful at their job.
• Drive participants to and from home and job sites in a safe manner.
• Safely transport participants in an Achieve Van or small bus.
• Assist participants on and off the vehicle.
• Assist in the development of transportation routes that will insure the most cost effective and efficient ride possible for Achieve participants.
• Support of programmatic interventions of participants while on the vehicle.
• Provide work direction for Transportation Attendants when applicable.
• Maintain vehicle in good and safe operating condition, perform pre-trip/post-trip inspections.
• Communicate with appropriate staff, and document any concerns on the corresponding forms.
• To provide meaningful tasks and activities so that participants are engaged in functional activities.
• Set up and carry through with tasks in ways that assist participants in increasing their independence.
• Have a working knowledge of community jobs so that assistance can be provided to participants so they job can be completed correctly and quality is maintained.
• Collect accurate program data on a daily basis.
• Communicate with others regarding concerns and program progress of participants in such a way that respect and confidentiality are maintained.
• Will work cooperatively with outside agencies that we work for.
• Will work cooperatively with other staff, agencies and family members in order to facilitate services provided.
• Assists participants with eating, mobility (including lifting and transferring), dressing, toileting and other personal needs.
• Provide supervision to participants throughout the day.
• Provide positive, age-appropriate interaction opportunities for participants throughout the day.
• Accept work direction from the Training Specialist and supervision from the Program Manager.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle.
• Ability to lift or manually assist people with disabilities on an off vehicles.
• Ability to work with people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to follow instructions/direction.
• Ability to read maps and plan routes.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff and team members is a professional, respectful manner.
• Ability to provide direct care to programs participants and assist with participant supervision as necessary.
• Ability to be on time and work scheduled shift.
• Ability to follow-through with requests and work direction from other staff, outside job sites or families.
• Ability to provide a positive work atmosphere for participants.
• Ability to implement effective techniques for working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to negotiate and find creative solutions to problems.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Ability to engage in a cooperative work style, encouraging teamwork and respect.