Job Coach -FT 36h

Journey Found • Norwich, CT

1d • $21 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides individuals a community-based program with support services designed to promote self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in the community. The position accomplishes this through culturally competent programs aimed at providing on-site assessment, training, and supervision to individuals in the community, in employment situations and in house training activities in a manner reflecting a professional, supportive manner with the individual businesses and the community at large and in keeping with the Journey Found mission.

Requirements

• High School education level.
• Must be able to use personal vehicle to transport individuals.
• Must adhere to company driving policy and GPS policy.
• Must be able to apply crisis prevention and intervention strategies.
• Must be able to assist individuals served with activities of daily living.
• Must be able to assess consumers’ skills and behaviors.
• Must be able to evaluate the effectiveness of goals, objectives, plans and procedures implemented.
• Must be able to implement formal skill building programs.
• Must be able to provide training and support in all aspects of employment.
• Must be able to implement formal behavior support plans.
• Must be able to facilitate the development of natural supports with supervisors and co-workers.
• Must be able to ensure the completion of all contracted services.
• Must be able to negotiate and advocate for reasonable accommodations or job modifications with employers.
• Must be able to provide on-going feedback to the individual served regarding performance.
• Must complete training programs required to adequately perform the functions of the job and other training as required by their supervisor or Journey Found.
• Must be able to carry out or assist the individuals in the program to carry out housework and light maintenance.
• Must be able to attend all required meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Culturally competent programs.

Responsibilities

• Applies age and population specific competencies.
• Implements program safety protocols.
• Documents critical incidents.
• Interacts effectively and professionally with all stakeholders.
• Interacts appropriately with People Supported.
• Manages groups of individuals in the program and the community.
• Provides transportation of People Supported within the community as required.
• Manages behavioral crises.
• Assists with personal care.
• Plan development and evaluation.
• Provides case management to individuals as assigned.
• Implements skills building programs.
• Implements behavior support plans.
• Ensures that each individual receives the necessary support and advocacy to achieve success in his/her vocational and non-vocational day services plan.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Completes training.
• Participates in processes of continuous improvement to increase productivity, reduce inefficiencies and enhance the quality of services provided to the individuals served.
• Maintains the program facilities.
• Provides written and oral information to staff and management in a timely manner.
• Follows written and oral instructions.
• Attends all required meetings included but not limited to: vocational, IP, team and staff meetings.
• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of Journey Found and conducts him/herself within standards of professional conduct of his/her program, division and the organization.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and undertakes projects at any program or location as assigned by a supervisor, Director of Support Services or other member of management of Journey Found.
• Adheres to the Journey Found Policy & Procedure which protects the privacy and security of consumer health information.
• Maintains the security of electronic media and returns to his/her supervisor when appropriate.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED