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. Job Coaches also assist individuals in the community and at the program site to increase and develop skills through volunteer work and community activities. Implementation of services will be in both the community and at the program site. The job coach also acts as a liaison between local businesses (employers) and program participants.

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 your 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

This posting will be used to fill multiple positions permanent, part-time, and intermittent Direct Care positions within DCT Community Based Services site in Bloomington, MN. Shift Available: Rotating (day/evening combination). We also offer shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am!

Pay

Salary Range: $22.62- $28.94 / hourly

Schedule

Shift Available: Rotating (day/evening combination). We also offer shift differential for hours between 6:00 pm and 6:00 am!