What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach (Part-Time) position at Midland (School and Adult Life Programs)?
Job Coach (Part-Time: 4 days/week, 8:30am - 3:30pm)
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
Headquartered in Branchburg, NJ. The Midland School is a non-profit organization for developmentally disabled students and adults. Founded in 1960, The Midland School started as a small, family-oriented school for 1 full-time and 2 part-time students. Today, The Midland School is a comprehensive special education program that is dedicated to the academic, social, emotional and career education needs of children with developmental and intellectual disabilities from Pre-K through age 21. A major component of Midland is our adult programs, which includes our Work Center, Day Habilitation and Community Residential programs. Midland promotes personal choices, self-advocacy, full community inclusion and self determination to support each participant’s goals.
INTRODUCTION
The Job Coach role provides help to train students and young adults in transitional work skills for the Midland Adult Services (MAS) Work Center program. You will have the opportunity to work with students and young adults at both our Work Center located in Branchburg, NJ as well as 50 different training sites in the Branchburg area.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Behavioral Support
- Teach and implement groups in work skills, as assigned;
- Assist individuals in reinforcing essential skills and introducing new skills, as appropriate;
- Develop relationships with participants to better understand and assist them in learning work skills;
- Coach alongside participants to assist with job assignments;
- Monitor for Quality Control on projects to maintain standards and meet deadlines;
Administrative
- Record and communicate participants’ progress;
- Prepare, organize and ensure cleanliness for daily activities;
Other
- May require transportation/driving of participants to/from offsite work locations;
- Assist in the personal care of participants.
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older;
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (driver’s abstract is conditional on hire);
- Willing to obtain and maintain CDL license;
- Ability to work in multiple environments (offsite locations may include contact with: animals, warehouses, cleaning products, etc.)
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationships;
- Prior experience working with intellectually and/or developmentally disabled individuals (more than 1 year is highly preferred);
- Self-motivated team players with a positive, energetic and professional demeanor is highly preferred;
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to sit/stand for extended periods;
- Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds;
WHY MIDLAND?
Midland offers a fulfilling career opportunity along with supportive coworkers and management team.
The Midland School is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $20.00 per hour
Experience:
- working with Developmental or Intellectual Disabilities: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Branchburg, NJ 08876 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20