Description

Summary: As a Job Coach, you will support people with developmental and/or physical disabilities and provide them the opportunity to live a fulfilling life through habilitative and meaningful activities and learning opportunities. A Job Coach also supports people with developmental and/or physical disabilities who are seeking competitive employment and/or currently employed in the community. This role must be adaptable and provide back-up support as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for vocational services with day site locations.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities include the following (other duties may be assigned):

• Support people in understanding and exercising their rights.
• Encourage people to live a fulfilling life as independently as possible through self-advocacy and support.
• Provide the best person-centered support to meet people’s needs throughout their lives and tailored to the needs of the employee and the work environment.
• Complete job analysis to identify job duties and use this to develop a specific plan to best support the employee working as independently as possible.
• Support and encourage positive, social interactions.
• Support to improve social connections and relationships with others.
• Provide transportation to and from community employment jobs or assist them in arranging transportation to and from work.
• Provide opportunities to support and guide people in achieving their goals.
• Teach life-improving skills, daily skills, and social skills while modeling productive behavior.
• Support in joining groups or organizations in line with the personal interests of the person supported to meet recreational and social needs.
• Follow ILC’s Medication Administration policies and procedures.
• Intervene in aggressive situations and/or physically demanding responsibilities.
• Support with lifting individuals to and from wheelchairs using body mechanics and adaptive equipment.
• Support a person to and from a shower or other various hygiene needs.
• Use a gait belt or other adaptive equipment for mobility purposes.
• Lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Be able to slide into a wall seat and then into a seated position from standing to sitting on the floor.
• Kneel to one knee or both knees quickly.
• Twist, reach up and down, crawl, and/or run.

Examples of Job Coach Work Performed:

· Utilize programs to guide daily interactions.

· Direct daily activities to teach and expand a person’s behavior and skill development necessary for independence.

· Support people in all aspects of life including grocery shopping, meal preparation, and recreational and leisure activities.

· Support with all aspects of personal hygiene.

· Monitor medical records and support medication administration as directed.

· Provided transportation to and from community work sites or support in scheduling transportation.

· Participate/contribute to meetings related to individual and company services, interests, etc.

· Other tasks assigned by the manager or the company.

· Ability to calculate and complete basic math required for handling cash and maintaining a budget.

· Ability to explain, direct, and document all types of information.

Desired Outcomes or Results:

Individuals that the Job Coach supports are living a fulfilling life and Job Coach is meeting Job expectations.

Requirements

Job Coach Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Selection Criteria/Education/Knowledge, and Skills Required or Desired:

· Minimum of 19 years of age.

· High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

· Preference experience in the field of developmental disabilities.

· Ability to interpret procedures, instructions, and other detailed material.

· Flexibility, patience, and ability to remain an advocate regardless of short-term results.

· Ability to remain professional and consistent under stressful/provoking situations.

· Openness to constructive feedback.

· Active Listening.

· Ability to follow instructions, policies, and procedures yet able to think through situations to make decisions that fit within guidelines and reflect all aspects of an individual’s support, safety, and development.

· Complete and pass all required registry and background checks.

Job Coach Certificates and Licenses:

· CPR certification

· First aid certification

· Medication Aide license

· Valid driver's license

· Valid vehicle insurance

Summary of Job Coach Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds and team lift up to 400 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the Job Coach is exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The Job Coach is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather).

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment could be loud at times.

I understand that nothing in this position description in any way creates an expressed or implied contract of employment between me and Integrated Life Choices, but rather this description is intended to foster my working relationship by allowing me to understand what is expected of a person performing this role. I understand that my job responsibilities and performance expectations will be discussed with me and evaluated at scheduled times. I can complete the duties as assigned, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Performance Management and Measurement:

· Complete all required training within prescribed timelines.

· Achieve satisfactory ratings on performance reviews.

· Follow ILC’s Medication Administration policies and procedures.

· Engage with people supported; stay alert to maladaptive or interfering behaviors; use productive techniques to encourage, reinforce, and redirect individuals to behaviors within program guidelines.

· Use resources to identify opportunities to expand individuals mental, physical, and social skills.

· Communicate with management to minimize risk and avoid unnecessary issues/problems.

· Follow prescribed programs with an emphasis on individuals’ safety and development.

· Participate and cooperate with the team; this includes showing respect, avoiding negative communications/gossip, and demonstrating personal accountability with a willingness to support others.

· Wear appropriate attire.

· Use appropriate behavior/language and act as a role model for people supported.

· Protect confidentiality; maintain compliance with all procedures regarding monies, personal property, space, etc.

· Devote full-time to ILC’s interests during working hours.

· Refrain from using personal cell phones during working hours.

· Use of proper procedures for food preparation, hygiene, daily activities, etc.

· Assure the environment is clean and orderly.

· Complete and maintain documentation accurately and on time for the following:

• Individual daily logs

• MAR

• Seizures logs

• GERS (incident reports)

• Cash records

• Other required forms/reports

· Be ready for job when the shift begins.

· No unexcused absences or tardiness per quarter.