Community Job Coach

EDEN AUTISM SERVICES INC•West Windsor, NJ

1d•$21 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Eden is seeking a Community Job Coach to provide support, job coaching, and oversight to adults with autism in their community-based employment settings and Eden’s employment centers. The ultimate goal is to promote independence by fading out job coaching support. This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, based out of Hamilton, NJ. The role includes a two-week paid training period covering topics such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods, Professional Crisis Management (PCM), and CPR, which must be completed prior to starting the position.

Requirements

High School Diploma required or GED equivalent
Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism or other developmentally disabled individuals in a vocational or employment setting
Valid driver's license with record in good standing (5 points or less) + 3 years of driving experience
Ability to sit, stand, bend, squat, kneel, stretch, stoop, and/or reach above shoulder level for extended periods of time (up to 30 minutes).
Vision requirements to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass and maintain Professional Crisis Management (PCM) certification at a P2 level on an annual basis, including implementation of all strategies and techniques.
Ability to move or be moved freely and quickly to ensure the safety of students/participants at all times.
Sound working knowledge of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Supported Employment Development.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and correspondence.
Commitment to providing excellent customer service on a consistent basis.
Basic math skills including: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups, both internally and externally, in order to achieve desired results.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to implement physical techniques including personal control, crisis, and restrictive procedures as trained; may be required to provide physical assistance and/or prompting to an individual.
Beginner to intermediate proficiency in MS Office including Word and Excel.
Must successfully complete a background check, including criminal check and fingerprinting, mandatory drug testing, motor vehicle check, reference checks, and completion of a medical/ health physical and Mantoux test.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in human services or related course of study
New Jersey Certified Supported Employment Specialist via Rutgers University-Boggs Center

Responsibilities

Document the support given to the adult participant while coaching him/her at their work site and/or at Eden’s employment centers.
Follow daily and weekly activity schedule to meet the therapeutic needs of 1 – 3 participants as assigned.
Record, update, and maintain data via Therap relating to each participant’s performance on individual teaching and behavior support programs.
Measure the effectiveness of programs and improvement level of participants.
Represent Eden in a professional manner at all times while coaching participants within the local community.
Collaborate with clinical staff regarding teaching and behavior support plans.
Participate in the development of Individualized Habilitation Plans (IHPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
Implement all teaching and behavior support programs.
Maintain professional and proactive communication with parents, employers and colleagues.
Participate in regularly scheduled individual meetings with Residential Supervisor(s) and house staff meetings for participants.
Notify Supervisor of any situation which compromises the safe and effective operation of the program and/or participants.
Cooperate with Eden Autism Services and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection or investigation.
Safely transport participants to and from scheduled work site(s) and/or community activities.
Ensure cleanliness and organization of Eden vehicles after each use.