Community Job Coach

SVRC Industries•Saginaw, MI

14h

About The Position

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide individualized services to individuals (or small groups of individuals) with various disabilities in obtaining, learning, performing and maintaining jobs in the community. ESSENTIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide support services to consumers in the community. Build on participant's abilities and strengths based on: a) available past experience and information, and b) personal observations of the individual performing job tasks. Provide on-site/off-site supervision of consumers at all times unless otherwise indicated by the consumer's plan of service. Gain a high-level knowledge of all elements of the assigned job(s), including general procedures and practices of the work site. Implement rehabilitation plans. Communicate consumer concerns and trends to designated supervisor. Attend all training sessions as assigned. May be utilized in the industrial workshop not only as a job coach but as a worker due to high demand for production. May assist in monitoring program participants and other related work as required. MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS: May participate in plan review meetings concerning the consumer. Track and document participant time and attendance. ADDITIONAL FOR DRIVERS: Valid chauffeur's license and reliable transportation. Observe and implement all driving, maintenance and safety factors related to the operations of the agency-owned vehicles. Conduct preventative maintenance and safety checks before and after use on all agency-owned vehicles as assigned. Drives gasoline or diesel-powered vans to transport rehabilitation program participants to and from community sites and volunteer sites. Ensure that all appropriate documentation is completed in a timely manner. Maintains vehicle log according to agency standards.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalence.
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check and Drug Screen.
Safe driving record.
Successful completions of agency sponsored defensive driving course.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working with people with disabilities preferred.
Chauffeur License (SVRC will assist with this processes if you do not currently have a valid Chauffeur License)
Valid chauffeur's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized services to individuals with various disabilities in obtaining, learning, performing and maintaining jobs in the community.
Provide support services to consumers in the community.
Build on participant's abilities and strengths based on available past experience and information, and personal observations of the individual performing job tasks.
Provide on-site/off-site supervision of consumers at all times unless otherwise indicated by the consumer's plan of service.
Gain a high-level knowledge of all elements of the assigned job(s), including general procedures and practices of the work site.
Implement rehabilitation plans.
Communicate consumer concerns and trends to designated supervisor.
Attend all training sessions as assigned.
May be utilized in the industrial workshop not only as a job coach but as a worker due to high demand for production.
May assist in monitoring program participants and other related work as required.
May participate in plan review meetings concerning the consumer.
Track and document participant time and attendance.
Observe and implement all driving, maintenance and safety factors related to the operations of the agency-owned vehicles.
Conduct preventative maintenance and safety checks before and after use on all agency-owned vehicles as assigned.
Drives gasoline or diesel-powered vans to transport rehabilitation program participants to and from community sites and volunteer sites.
Ensure that all appropriate documentation is completed in a timely manner.
Maintains vehicle log according to agency standards.