Job Coach - Kent

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REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Program Manager

DEPARTMENT: Vocational            

CLASSIFICATION: Non – Exempt

DAYS/HOURS: Schedule as assigned

BBP EXPOSURE: III

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Yes         

LOCATION: As assigned

 

SUMMARY

SAILS Washington Vocational Services are furnished to people with disabilities under the supervision of a qualified individual with appropriate training and background. Time will be spent with a caseload of both, Community Inclusion and Individual Employment clients, giving support in the client's volunteer or work activities. Additional time will be spent documenting the activities, communicating with the Vocational Services Program Coordinator and completing other tasks as assigned by the Vocational Services ProgramCoordinator and Director.

 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS

• Will support a case load of clients qualifying for Vocational and Community Inclusion services.
• Assists employers when needed in identifying, setting up and facilitating jobs for clients.
• Assists to identify clients' job interests.
• Provides job coaching and promotes career development support to improve job skills.    
• Promotes and facilitates social integration between clients and other employees in collaboration with supervisors/managers.
• Provides career counseling as well as behavioral intervention for clients to enhance job performance and relationships with co-workers and customers.
• After 1:1 training is provided by the Program Manager or Director on Dayforce and Setworks, a proficient understanding of use must be shown within 90 days of hire.
• Maintain daily case notes and make sure time entered in Setwork matches time entered into Dayforce.
• Maintains a built out SetWorks completed schedule of a minimum of 2 weeks, reviewed by Program Coordinator and Vocational Services Director. Due no later than the 1st of each month for the 16th-30th/31st and the 15th for the 1st-15th of the following month.
• Maintains excellent communication with company managers, supervisors and employees to support positive outcomes and to resolve client performance problems or issues.
• Teaches work to clients at job sites using simple and repetitious training methods. 
• Monitors client activity to ensure productivity, and completion of work assignments, and quality outcomes.
• Educate and assist clients with company policies and procedures.
• Regularly reports to Vocational Services Program Coordinator and Vocational Services Director to discuss clients' progress and any training concerns.
• Communicates with Vocational Services Program Coordinator, Vocational Services Director, care providers, and parents as appropriate, regarding any issues that may affect a client's employment.
• Communicates any concerns or updates to the provider and guardian of the clients.
• Participate in the client's planning team to develop goals, objectives, and natural support.
• Attend client PCSP meetings.
• Becomes familiar with the needs and limitations of assigned clients to ensure appropriateness. accommodations and effective client supervision.
• Notifies Program Coordinator and Vocational Services Director immediately of any problems with clients or employers to resolve issues in a timely manner and follow all mandatory reporting guidelines.
• Work with the Program Coordinator in preparing daily/weekly scheduled job duties for clients to ensure success.
• Documentation of client activities, progress, and support is required to be emailed weekly.
• Maintains general upkeep and maintenance of client files, goals, and sends reports to funding contacts as outlined in contract.
• Maintain regular and accurate mileage entries via company mileage app.
• Promotes vocational services in compliance with agency philosophy, policies and procedures, and in accordance with State licensing laws and regulations.
• Emphasizes good work ethics and appropriate performance in employment.
• Works with, and acts as a good example for clients at all times.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, home staff, and administrative staff.
• Demonstrates self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, flexibility and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Proficiency in the use of computers.
• Completes and stays current on all SAILS training, certifications, documents and paperwork.

 

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid and Active Washington Driver License
• Must pass a Washington State background check
• First Aid/CPR Certified (within 120 days of employment, training can be provided)
• Blood Borne Pathogen (within 120 days of employment, training can be provided)

 

ONGOING ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Complete and pass the background check screening upon hire and every two years thereafter, or as requested.
• Must have a vehicle with current auto insurance.
• Must have an acceptable driving record per SAILS Washington policy.