What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employment Coach position at SourceAmerica?
As an Employment Coach, you will provide job coaching services according to the individual’s written plan and in conjunction with the personal plan of the other agency. Promote and sustain competitive employment based on the individual’s vocational goals, interest and skills.
_ _Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide job coaching services, including screening assessment, situational assessment and on-site training.
- Utilize intervention techniques including hands-on techniques, task analysis, reasonable accommodation modifications, and other strategies designed for individuals in competitive employment.
- Ensure the individual is able to complete the job components in a satisfactory manner.
- Interact with the Employment Specialist, Vocational Counselor, and Coordinator of Career Opportunities to ensure individual plans are followed and continue to address the needs of the individuals.
- Prepare documentation on the individual’s daily activities. Maintain weekly records for accountability of time. Reports individuals’ progress on the monthly form. Prepare Screening/Assessment, Situational Assessment Form, Job Assignment, End of Employment Form, Transportation Form, and all other forms requested.
- Interact with employees to ensure individual’s job performance is maintained and that all issues noted. The issues should be discussed with the Employment Specialist, Vocational Counselor, and Coordinator of Career Opportunities.
- Participate in meetings regarding individuals as requested by the Coordinator of Career Opportunities, Vocational Counselor and Employment Specialist. If necessary, initiate meetings and include or contact other team members.
- Adhere to the Agency Guidelines for interacting with the employers and individuals. Prepare weekly time sheet accounting for services in a minimum of 15-minute intervals. Provide projected schedule to Coordinator of Career Opportunities weekly.
- Keep schedule updated using Outlook Calendar sharing.
- Maintain a daily tracker both printed and digitally.
- Maintain timesheet entries with various contract transfers (OPWDD, ACCES-VR, OMH).
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- High School Diploma or Equivalency required.
- One year’s experience working with people with intellectual and or developmental disabilities.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License.
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Pass background clearances.
- ability to lift, push or pull up to 30 pounds.
PERKS OF THE JOB:
- Up to 40 hours per week.
- Hours will vary and include evenings and weekends.
Location: 95 W. Main Street, Canton, NY 13617
Wage: $16.74 Per hour with less than 3 years’ experience.
Our non-profit partner is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Veterans and Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.74 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17