Job Coach Job at Opportunity Works Connecticu, Connecticut

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  • Opportunity Works Connecticu
  • Connecticut

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

JOB TITLE: Job Coach

DEPARTMENT: Support Staff

SUPERVISOR: IES Manager

General Job Description:

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.

Requirements:

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

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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