Job Coach

About the role

A competent Job Coach is able help people enhance their strengths and improve their job skills. A Job Coach must be a mentor eager to support his or her clients. Having communication skills partnered with critical thinking are prerequisites for this position.

Responsibilities

• Train the supported employee's site co-workers to provide the necessary support and supervision to maintain the job demands.
• Provide support and training for transportation, as needed.
• Guide and train the supported employee in the necessary skills to maintain employment.
• Implement communication process between the supported employee, employer, and parent/residential provider.
• Provide feedback to the employment manager on status of employment with the supported employee.
• Document the actions taken during work shifts through the completion of daily notes. Turn in daily notes weekly.
• Provide the necessary support needed to support employee at the job site.
• All other duties as assigned to meet Bay Area Enterprises goals and promote employee growth.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and / or reliable transportation
• Must be able to pass federal, state, and local background checks
• Must pass drug screen (THC testing not included) to include random drug testing
• Must be able to work all days and all shifts
• Ability to adhere to regulations and standards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as job coach (preferred)
• High school diploma; BS/BA in social studies or relevant field is a plus