JOB TITLE:

Job Coach-Afternoon Shift

DEPARTMENTS:

Vocational Services – Frank

SUPERVISOR:

Tamaria White

Gesher Human helps people meet life challenges affecting their self-sufficiency through counseling, training and support services in accordance with Jewish values of equal opportunity, compassion, responsibility and the steadfast belief that the best way to help people is to make it possible for them to help themselves.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Coaches help adults with disabilities achieve long-term success and fulfillment in work and life by helping them become independent and integrated into their communities. In Skill Building, Job Coaches help individuals build their skills and become more integrated into the community through meaningful volunteer work at local non-profits. At our Supported Employment sites, Job Coaches assist individuals in successfully finding and maintaining a job that meets their skills, interests and abilities with on-going support.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalency required; two years of college preferred.

Other:

Must be at least 21 years of age. Work experience with individuals with developmental, emotional and/or physical impairments preferred. Recipients Rights training required within 30 days of hire. First Aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification and task analysis. Individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language is a plus. Skills sufficient to work at community sites with considerable independence and to exercise reasonable judgment in handling challenges until supervisory back up is provided. Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with the people that we serve, employers, public and staff. Composition skills sufficient to prepare required reports. Driving record must be sufficient to meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier and will be run annually along with criminal background check, to comply with funding source requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. Plan, implement and supervise activities that promote a healthy, active and socially integrated lifestyle for the people that we serve.
2. Using techniques compatible with a Culture of Gentleness, provide training to maximize individuals’ capabilities while promoting inclusiveness in the local community.
3. Use behavior modification, task analysis, data collection and recording, and related techniques to implement goal-related services.
4. Provide regular and systematic feedback to the people that we serve regarding their performance. Using reasonable judgment, successfully manage challenges with the people that we serve until supervisory consultation/back-up is provided so that safety is maintained.
5. Assist the people that we serve with personal care, hygiene and grooming (including provision of physical assistance in transferring and mobility) as needed.
6. Review the progress of the people that we serve and work with navigators to develop and/or revise program goals.
7. Modify training techniques and/or the environment to accommodate various individuals’ disabilities.
8. Transport the people that we serve as needed using Agency van or possibly own vehicle.
9. Navigate internet browser to complete responsibilities of the position, enter data into Agency DART system, and utilize Agency email system.
10. Supervise the people that we serve and facilitate development/refinement of interpersonal skills during lunch, breaks and transitional periods.
11. Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.

NON-EXEMPT

Employees primarily performing work that is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Overtime pay is required.

The above job description is for informational purposes only and is not intended to be all-inclusive or limiting as to specific duties.

Gesher is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that engages in affirmative action to employ minority, female, protected veteran status and people with disabilities. Gesher is a community-supported, non‑profit vocational counseling, job placement and vocational rehabilitation agency operating under the auspices of the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit and United Way. Rehabilitation services are accredited by CARF. Gesher is a Drug-free Workplace.

EEO Employer M/F/VET/DISABLED