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Job description
Job Coach
To guide individuals in their job and vocational settings, document progress and attendance, provide coaching and mentoring.
Major Duties And Responsibilities:
Familiarize yourself with individuals' goals, job placements and job site expectations
Guide individuals in learning to complete job tasks assigned by job site
Monitor each individual's job progress and break down / modify tasks as needed or requested
Create lists, charts and / or reminder notes as needed to facilitate learning for each individual
Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively on the job site
Assist individuals to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals for growth
Provide coaching in prioritizing job tasks and completing them in a logical sequence
Encourage individuals to complete tasks in an increasingly timely manner once the basic job skills have been learned
Monitor and evaluate progress of clients by keeping detailed progress notes
Keep records and documentation for all goals and objective
Assist individuals with disabilities in developing social and life skills
Track all workers' measurable goals and insure that all daily and weekly documentation is complete
Ensure that all safety areas are maintained on a monthly basis. Monthly checklist and fire drills are completed.
Maintain appropriate communications with parents/guardians, residential staff, DDS Case Managers, OWC Directors/other staff, and business contacts.
Daily attendance for all workers in your program
Ensure Vocational Assessments are up to date on each individual in the program
Assist in providing a positive program environment to staff & participant
Be a team player
Learn & follow all policy & procedures of the agency
Learn and follow all safety & emergency procedures for the agency
Be involved in OWC fundraising events
Perform other duties as assigned, or as they arise.
Qualifications For The Job:
Proven experience as job coach
Experience in working with people with disabilities is a plus
Experience in developing employment plans
Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
Respect to diversity
Ability to inspire and motivate
3 years' experience in a Human Service setting
Must be reliable, dependable, flexible with your hours
Must possess proven experience and success
CPR/First Aid, PMT, Med Cert a plus
Must possess valid driver's license and have 5 years' experience clean driving
Be willing to use your own vehicle if needed
Must be able to work as part of a team as well as be independent
Key Competencies:
Organizational skills, Interpersonal and Communication skills, Problem solving skills, good verbal and written skills, ability to lead, ability to lead and inspire
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to carry a minimum of 20 pounds
Worksite address
vernon rockville, CT, 06066, US
Who can apply
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