Job Coaches assist Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities obtain employment. A job coach assists with the application process, mock interviews as well as the interview process. The Job Coach is a mentor, an advocate, and works side-by-side with clients to help them obtain employment and maintain employment. Job coaches help to enhance client's strengths and improve client's job skills. You will work with community employers to set-up work sites, obtain volunteer sites to do assessments and for hiring. Must be able to communicate with other agencies in the community. You will work side-by-side, be an advocate with employers for people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in a workplace. Job coach must be a mentor and a trainer eager to support clients. people's strengths and recognize Having communication skills, the ability to work independently, proactive partnered with critical thinking are prerequisites for this job.
Duties/Responsibilities
Develop employment plans
Work side-by-side with clients
Communicate with clients about their goals and ambitions
Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks
Help in the development of job skills on site
Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
Assist people developing social and life skills
Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients
Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports
Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
Team player
Minimum Provider Qualifications
Must have a High School Diploma or GED
Must be 21 years or older
Experience preferred working with individuals with disabilities or willingness
to be trained.
Must be able to pass background check
Able to pass a drug test
Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
Working knowledge of MS Office
Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation
Healthcare benefits:
Medical Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Dental
Vision
