Job Coach

Glenwood, Inc. has an exciting opportunity to work as a Job Coach in our Employment and Community First department. This position will work directly with Working-age or older adults (ages 22 ) assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities to learn and effectively carry out job responsibilities. Glenwood provides treatment and education services in a least restrictive setting, through a continuum of care, with the highest respect for individuals and families served.

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Spends majority of time working with outside referrals from the Community Waiver Program & Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services.
• Trains supported work clients to perform specific jobs consistent with their abilities.
• Assists each client placed to become an integrated member of the work force by encouraging communication between client and coworkers and provide disability awareness training to employees, as needed.
• Conducts assessments on client’s needs before placement on the job site.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Trains clients in safety procedures for their specific job site.
• Remains on site with clients and handles minor work / client / employer problems.
• Relays all problems to Employment and Community First Coordinator.
• Maintains client performance records, updates time studies and wages per Department of Labor regulations and completes reports as needed.
• Provides transportation to and from work, as necessary, and / or coordinates with clients family, residential provider, coworkers, or public transportation to provide transportation.
• Ensures completion of tasks by clients by obtaining relief or completing job themselves when client is unable to perform task or is absent.
• Completes necessary documentation requirements for services rendered in their capacity as a job coach.
• Maintains car insurance on personal vehicle per Glenwood policy for transporting clients to interviews, work sites or shopping for job related items.
• Ensures client's needs, i.e., food, adequate clothing and emotional support are met on job site.

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Valid Alabama driver's license and must be insurable through the agency’s insurance carrier
• Previous experience working with individuals with disabilities is a plus.

Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.