Job Coach - Work Therapy Technician

About the role

The job coach assists individuals with cognitive/intellectual disabilities or related conditions in obtaining employment, teaching them their job and then provide on-going coaching while they work. They also assist individuals in the community and at the program site to increase and develop skills through volunteer work and community activities. This position acts as a liaison between local businesses (employers) and program participants, and assists the program to meet Department of Labor, MN State licensing and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach and coach program participants’ job and independent living skills, and on-going job support.
• Act as a liaison between businesses for program and community based opportunities for program participants.
• Document supported person’s activities, progress and care by recording, summarizing and maintaining data in standard forms and reports.
• Participate in daily operations of the site to meet licensure, legal and applicable accreditation requirements and to adhere to established CBS/MSOCS policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current and valid driver's license.
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand what they read, write sample reports, do basic arithmetic, and read and interpret charts and graphs.
• Basic math skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• Experience implementing training/employment programs for individuals who have cognitive/intellectual disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency, physical disability, brain injury and/or displaced workers.

Skills

• Ability to read and understand what they read, write sample reports, do basic arithmetic, and read and interpret charts and graphs.
• Basic math skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Annual pay increases.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.