Job Coach/Transition Specialist-Southtown Hub

Dayforce•Williamsville, NY

24d•$20

About The Position

The Arc Erie County New York has been supporting children and adults with disabilities, and their families in achieving their desired quality of life by creating opportunities through comprehensive services for over 65 years. Our Job Coach / Transition Specialist position provides individuals with support and guidance in various aspects of employment, including developing job skills, finding suitable work and navigating workplace dynamics. The Job Coach/Transition Specialist works either one-on-one or with a group of developmentally disabled individuals as a role model, mentor and/or coach. Facilitates the attainment of the individual’s vocational potential. Job locations can vary throughout Erie County.

Requirements

High school diploma PLUS 1 year experience in a work setting training others
Valid NYS Driver’s License w/ approved record and reliable transportation
Must have a valid NYS Driver’s license, approved driving record and reliable transportation to all parts of greater Erie County area.
The ability to read, write, analyze, be perceptive/comprehensive, show good judgment & decision-making skills, be skillful in creative problem solving, basic math skills, independent action, planning & prioritizing and follow directions.
Work independently as well as cooperatively with others.
Be approachable, enthusiastic, personable, work under pressure and meet job-related deadlines accordingly; available to work flexible hours.
The ability to communicate with individuals in a positive manner and demonstrates the ability to serve as an appropriate role model to program participants and co-workers.
Receive supervision instruction in a positive manner.
Adhere to and administer Agency’s policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
Good attendance is vital for the efficient and effective operation of quality programming and is an essential job function of this position.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with direct care service preferred
One year of full-time direct service experience with developmentally disabled individuals is preferred.

Responsibilities

Instructs and assists individuals in developing social skills, work skills and work habits in a community-based setting.
Works one-on-one with individuals as needed, to complete tasks and provide a positive work model.
Orient individuals to new work settings to include work routines, production demands, quality standards, breaks, lunches, use of equipment and/or facilities, etc.
Monitors quantity and quality of work produced by individuals at a community business site to insure conformance with the customer’s contract standards.
Transport/escorts individuals to and from community work sites as needed and/or provide mobility training as required.
May be required to work at different hub locations, depending on assignment and/or programmatic need.
Works with individuals on defined vocational goals and objectives, and assess progress monthly, or more frequently as directed by individual’s Program Manager, progress to be documented in progress notes, signed, titled and dated/
Assists individuals in the process of integrating into the workforce through utilizing natural support and assisting in active social participation with co-workers in both on and off-site activities.
Participate in case conferences, in-service training and case consultations with individual Program Manager as needed.
Acts as liaison between individual(s), employer and The Arc Erie County New York, as directed by Supervisor.
Advocates and monitors work setting to ensure safe and healthy work conditions, reports as needed to Supervisor.
Make recommendations (job carving) to the employer and/or supervisor in adapting job duties to the abilities of the individual as needed to ensure individual’s employment.
Complete daily notes and monthly summaries, reflecting service provided, individual response, and progression as required by regulation.
Other duties as assigned.