Description

***Effective October 15, 2021, all employees/contractors/interns/volunteers are required to provide our office with proof of COVID vaccination***

The ID Employment Job Coach supports individuals that are enrolled in the Employment Program to enhance their employment skills, identify career interests while maintaining or obtaining a new employment opportunity. This position works collaboratively within COMHAR’s Day Program, with funders, employers, and community resources to provide quality services that include: on the job training, job development, assessments, and documentation. Through ongoing communication, the ID Employment Program strives to promote independence, community integration and a person-centered approach.

Responsibilities and Job Duties: 

• Provide consumers with on-the-job training, counseling, resources, job development and supports that are person-centered, promotes independence, encourages community participation, and prioritizes paid employment. 
• Deliver services in a manner that actively engages and challenges each individual to increase their independent functioning, self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and towards more independent adult living.
• Create opportunities and supports for assessments, internships, or paid employment aimed at helping individuals fine-tune their employment interests and skills.
• Provide on the job training and supports to individuals of a nature, intensity and duration that enhances success, integration, and independence on the job. Create a deliberate plan fade support that balances risk against gain. 
• Work cooperatively with COMHAR staff, supervisors, consumers, team members associated with the consumers enrolled in the Employment program, and employers and in a manner that is consistent with core values. 
• Work cooperatively with funding sources and referral agencies in a manner that is consistent with core values. 
• Actively participate in and contribute to activities/projects/teams that serve the broader unit, agency, and community needs or interests. 
• Seek out and participate in training and professional development to satisfy requirements to heighten the quality of services, build and strengthen business and community resources, and prioritizes Employment First.
• Follow all policies and procedures established by COMHAR, federal, state and county laws and funding entities. 
• Maintain an active exchange with supervisor or issues and/or needs. Offer a deliberate responsiveness to supervisory directives, instruction, and feedback. Observe the unit’s and the agency’s chain of command.
• Maintain professional and on-going relationships with case managers, local, state, and federal funders.
• Conduct and coordinate service provision and documentation in a timely, cost-conscious manner. 

Requirements

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED. 
• Valid Driver's License and owned, insured vehicle, with satisfactory driving record. 
• Experience w individuals having a developmental, intellectual disability or commensurate experience is preferred
• Experience in marketing, sales, job placement, service industry (retail, food, hospitality) is also preferred. 
• Must be either APSE or ACRE certified within 6 months of hire. 
• Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records and information. 
• Able to acquire working knowledge of COMHAR policies and other applicable regulations. 
• Attention to details to ensure safety for consumers. 
• Able to work well with individuals with varying emotional and cognitive challenges. 
• Able to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities. 
• Able to complete assignments in a timely manner while adhering to COMHAR procedures. .

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.