Job Coach – Supported Employment

Title: Job Coach – Supported Employment
Department: Employment Services
Reports to:  Employment Services Manager
 
Status: PT - Non-Exempt
Hours per week: PRN
 
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This position provides mentoring and support to our Supported Employment Consumers/Clients at their job sites.
 
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Train consumers/clients as needed to meet work expectations on the job site
2. Utilize positive interventions when supporting individuals at the work site.
3. Utilize coaching tools to increase motivation and productivity
4. Ability to be flexible.
5. Work one-on-one with clients to improve work skills and production skills to meet employer expectations
6. Observe, evaluate, and document each consumer's/client's performance
7. Maintain accurate records on each consumer/client
8. Complete required billing paperwork for each consumer/client
9. Familiarize with multiple aspects of the company the consumer/client works at
10. Orient the consumer/client to the employer's policies and procedures
11. Assure the confidentiality of information regarding program individuals
12. Willingness to travel in personal vehicle to various work sites
13. Regular and predictable attendance

 
REQUIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 6 months experience in supervision and/or training with persons with disabilities
• High School diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation

 
PREFERRED SKILLS

• College Degree
• Personal Experience with a Disability

 
COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrate strong communication skills
• Demonstrate strong organization and documentation skills
• Desire to work with and demonstrate a high sensitivity toward persons with barriers and disadvantages to employment
• General knowledge and ability to handle difficult conversations with tact and patience

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job the employee has the potential to encounter unpredictable clients.  The position has mostly an inside work environment and occasional outside work, traveling from one location to another, with exposure to weather conditions.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
The Whole Person is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring staff members reflecting the great diversity of our community.  Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request.  People with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.