Employment Coach

VPI•Appleton, WI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Group Supported Employment (GSE) Coach provides on-site training, supportive supervision, and skill-building assistance to a small group of clients at a GSE site. This position is responsible for helping clients develop independence, build work-related skills, maintain routines, and foster positive relationships with both clients and site staff.

Requirements

Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Prior experience working with individuals with varying abilities.
Ability to perform the supported job in the absence of a client, ensuring continuity of training.
Must possess a valid Wisconsin driver’s license and current insurance.
Reliable means of transportation.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively and professionally with clients, employers, and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

Experience in supported employment or vocational skills training.
Knowledge of workplace accommodations and job modification strategies.
Experience maintaining documentation and reporting on client progress.

Responsibilities

Provides specific, on-site training to a small group of clients in accordance with their individual service plans.
Facilitates task modifications as needed to accommodate client abilities and group workflow requirements.
Supervises and supports clients during each shift, promoting independence, teamwork, and skill development within the group setting.
Initiates and fosters positive communication and relationships between clients and GSE site staff members.
Serves as a positive role model, demonstrating appropriate work behaviors and expectations to the group.
May assist clients with job tasks for short periods to ensure continuity of work and training opportunities.
Communicates regularly with GSE site staff and supervisors to maintain a positive working relationship and ensure client needs are being met.
Conducts on-site evaluations of client performance and provides feedback to their VARC supervisor.
Attends client service reviews, department, committee, and unit meetings as directed.
Ensures the GSE site operates smoothly during each shift, coordinating activities, schedules, and group routines.
Arranges or provides transportation for clients to and from the GSE site as needed.
Accepts other duties as assigned.