Job Coach Career Center -Mt. Morris (1816)

About the role

The Job Coach is responsible for on-site support and training to individuals in order to help them adjust to the workplace and the routine of getting to and from work. Provide guidance, support, supervision and encouragement to people in reaching their maximum potential and to promote independence and community integration.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily documentation of interventions/support as outlined in the individuals plan of service to ensure compliance with agency policy and state requirements.
• Proactive approach to instructing and providing support to individuals enrolled in supported employment services. Areas to include: vocational assessment, person centered planning, discovery, job development, pre-employment activities, job placement, on the job coaching, transportation & travel training, developing soft skills, benefit support, career advancement, communication with employers and communication with families.
• Provide input and feedback to Employment Specialists for developing goals and program plans related to employment needs.
• Work with Employment Specialists and employers to provide necessary service and/or training as well as to resolve problems as they arise.
• Develop job opportunities in community for program participants.
• Maintain contact with individuals, employers and essential team members.
• Follow OPWDD, ACCES-VR and OMH regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid NYS driver’s license with a safe driving record per agency policy

Qualifications

Ability to instruct others on daily living skills.
Actively listen and be able to communicate, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain composure under pressure.
Serve as a role model and represent the agency positively in the community.
Ability to use a computer or mobile device to access email and required software.
Ability to self-initiate projects and function autonomously as a leader when needed

Skills

Ability to instruct others on daily living skills.
Actively listen and be able to communicate, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Maintain composure under pressure.
Serve as a role model and represent the agency positively in the community.
Ability to use a computer or mobile device to access email and required software.
Ability to self-initiate projects and function autonomously as a leader when needed

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full time