Job Coach II

Vinfen•Windsor, CT

1d•$24 - $24

About The Position

The Job Coach will work directly with adults with developmental disabilities on an individual and group basis in specialized workrooms and facility to assist with the development of vocational skills. The Job Coach will assist in the implementation of individualized goals with an emphasis toward community employment. Summary: Assist in the implementation of ISP’s and recommended plans with emphasis toward community employment. Work directly with persons served on an individual and group basis in workrooms and facility. Provide on-the-job training to persons served in community employment settings. The Job Coach will also: Provide on-the-job training to persons served in community employment settings. Provide coaching and training to persons served at community job sites, program job sites, work crews, etc.; may include travel training, social skills and vocational skills training. Monitor progress on the job and provide written documentation as needed; ensure coverage as appropriate. Maintain physical upkeep of the program area. Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored appropriately. Act as advocate for persons served in all areas. Perform other related duties, as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Experience working with people with developmental disabilities and/or acquired brain injury strongly preferred.
Strong time management and writing skills.
All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
All applicants must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MED certified within 150 days of employment.
All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, multi-state background and driving record check
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis with special needs population
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
Knowledge of required independent living management skills
Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
Knowledge of available community resources, job, and training opportunities
Knowledge of documentation requirements
Persuasive, collaborative, and participative skills
Presentation skills
Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to provide a positive role model
One year of experience/training in a related function.
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks. A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer. Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways. Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living. Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
CPR required within two weeks of hire
First Aid required within two weeks of hire
MAC required (follows CT guidelines )
Safety Care required within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a Human Services related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work directly with persons served individually and in groups. Work to develop skills for persons served.
Provide coaching and training to persons served at community job sites, program job sites, work crews, etc.; may include travel training, social skills and vocational skills training. Travel to various locations required by Job Coach I.
Monitor progress on the job and provide written documentation as needed; ensure coverage as appropriate.
Implement prescribed clinical, educational and vocational/employment programs.
Responsible for specific data collection, quantify data, transfer to daily chart and perform bi-monthly analysis of data.
Maintain physical upkeep of the program area. Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored appropriately.
Act as advocate for persons served in all areas.
Complete continuous training in applied behavioral analysis, teaching techniques and job coaching.
Perform other related duties, as required.

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week): 15 days of Vacation per year 11 Paid Holidays 10 Sick Days per year 3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!