Basic Function

Provides advocacy, coaching and job retention support to participants at a community-based work site during the summer.

Responsibilities

Coaching:

• Provide support and tutoring on schedules, rules, duties, facilities, and other identified needs, including behavioral and/or soft skills.
• Support the development of the participants through coaching.
• Support participants in communicating with supervisors and coworkers.
• Build on natural supports within the workplace to enhance social integration with coworkers.
• Support participants until a satisfactory competency level is achieved for the employer.
• Provide follow-up support services to participants and employers.
• Inform manager of progress, concerns, and changes with participants.

Documentation:

• Collect data and record daily progress.
• Accurately complete all required documentation and paperwork, including log sheets, goal forms, etc. on or before due date.

Independent Living Service Delivery:

• Assist with identifying natural supports in the community.
• Assist with referrals to other programs as needed.

Miscellaneous:

• Travel independently to/from community work or volunteer sites.

Skills Required

• Strong organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Teamwork
• Ability to be flexible
• Ability to work independently
• Computer skills
• Physical ability to perform a variety of tasks in a wide range of work sites

Education, Training, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associates degree with relevant experienced preferred.
• Current Workplace Supports Certification or completion within first 6 months of employment.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Obtain vaccinations, health screenings and background investigations as required by job site employers.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities helpful.

Successful drug screen and background check required.