Job Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: JOB COACH

EMPLOYEE STATUS: At Will, Non-Exempt, Full-Time

AGENCY: Central Valley Training Center

SUPERVISES: N/A

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

WORK TYPE: In-Person

STARTING SALARY: $24.68/hour

BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Personal Holidays

(This job description is not an implied contract for employment. It is a management tool for assigning work.)

STATEMENT OF JOB

The CVTC Job Coach is responsible for assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in the acquisition of work skills necessary to obtain employment and independently maintain employment in the community. Job Coaches provide ongoing support to participants/students working at various employment sites within the community. This support is individual, or group based and centered around work related goals that focus on supporting the participant/student obtain the maximum level of independence within their job. Job Coaches provide the supports necessary to ensure success at future employment opportunities. Service will be provided at the participant’s place of employment.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently model appropriate employment skills and hold participants/students to the same expectations.

• Uphold standards of the work contract or relationship always, which may include filling in with a substitute if a participant/student leaves early or is absent.

• Monitor participant/students work performance and provide feedback and prompts when needed.

• Provide proper documentation on all participant/students’ work performance.

• Provide constant appropriate supervision of Participants/students, implement age-appropriate training activities, and apply agency training methods to ensure structure to working environment.

• Maintain an environment that promotes non-aversive behavior programming, using positive interactions with Participants/students on a daily basis, responding to crisis using good judgment, and initiating approved crisis techniques.

• Collect pertinent data in an error free manner.

• Thoroughly and accurately complete program paperwork.

• Utilize individualized assessments.

• Initiate communication and work habits that facilitate teamwork with co-workers.

• Demonstrate positive and professional communication with other agencies and businesses.

• Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

PERIODIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate pertinent information for the purpose of developing individualized assessments, objectives and plans that are in agreement with program/employment and participant identified goal.

• Provide input on individual participant programs/employment.

• Initiate timely communication with others, both co-workers and external professionals, regarding participant services and pertinent program/employment issues.

• Supervise and thoroughly document appropriate participant outings and activities.

• Assess and ensure the physical needs of the participant are met; communicate potential health problems to any supervisor in a timely manner; and initiate approved First-Aid techniques during medical crisis.

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