Job Coach Sub-Relief Wythe IDC

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Job Coach provides training and support to individuals with disabilities to maintain and enhance integrated community employment. Serve as a liaison between the individual and the employer to facilitate the necessary supports for the individual to become a successful employee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide job skills training and on-going supports to include completion of assigned job tasks, appropriate workplace social skills, problem solving, job adaptations, and other job- related skills.
• Analyze job duties and break down into manageable tasks to facilitate learning.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the employer, as needed, to address problems, concerns, or needs that may arise.
• Monitor quality of individual’s work to ensure it adheres to company’s standards and all tasks are completed within acceptable time frames.
• Facilitate development of natural supports for individuals receiving services to build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, and customers.
• Complete daily documentation of progress notes and other reports in an accurate, timely and professional manner.
• Provide input into the development of the individual person-centered plan.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be willing to work after-hours and/or on weekends, as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to project a professional image while interfacing with the community
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Basic computer skills to include keyboarding
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision AND must be able to work in a team environment and produce results in conjunction with fellow team members.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

One-year successful experience working with persons with various disabilities to include developmental disabilities, mental health issues, and substance use disorders desired

High school diploma or equivalent required