Job Coach

SEEC Corporation•Silver Spring, MD

12d•Onsite

About The Position

SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. Supports are provided solely in the community and are directed by the interests, needs, and aspirations of each person. Named as a Top Workplaces USA 2023, SEEC is a nationally recognized disability services provider in Maryland dedicated to progressive values and the belief that all those in the intellectual and developmental disability community can Live, Work and Thrive. The Employment Service Department assists with job advancement, job training, employer outreach, and job retention for supporting individuals. The Employment Service Team helps achieve each individual's goals at their job sites.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 1 year experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in work services
Have a deep understanding of customer service
Will be creative, person-centered, detailed oriented, self-starter, capable of multitasking, familiar with Montgomery County
Valid driver's license and ability to drive around Montgomery County strongly preferred
Microsoft and other computer skills is required
Must be able to stand for prolong periods of time
Ability to lift 50lbs.

Nice To Haves

AA or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Implement Customized Employment procedures in developing productive and meaningful work site opportunities
Develop, reassess, and update task analyses for primary tasks
Develop natural supports, and other accommodations necessary to ensure individual is successful
Get to know individuals outside of worksite, so can better assess holistic skills, abilities and support needs (conduct home visit, participate in preferred activities, etc.)
Provide ongoing supports to caseload, assisting with any special needs and provide necessary supervision on and off job site (as defined by individuals' individual plan).
Assist with organizing day-to-day transportation to and from job sites for individuals, and resolve any related ongoing issues.
Provide ongoing training for individuals on work duties.
Assess individuals' strengths and weaknesses, and determine appropriateness of job site for each individual.
Make recommendations to supervisor as to the level of "fit" a potential existing position may have with an individual.
Clearly communicate job status and individual's progress with family, while also helping to work through any specific concerns or issues.
Communicate with employer and assist individual to resolve any grievances, or ongoing employer concerns.
Implement individual's plans.
Make recommendations to pull team together to discuss changes to the plan, or development of new goals, when needed.
Implement individual behavioral plans.
As needed, make referrals for assistance in behavioral situations, and make recommendations on new techniques or procedures, in an effort to improve plans.
Monitor individual's progress against agreed-upon goals, and document progress, as required, on documentation sheets.
Update necessary supporting documentation, as required. (Including monthly attendance sheet, quick profiles, behavior plans, etc).
Document all contacts with individual, family and employers.
Make recommendations of necessary changes required to improve communications between all team members.
Work closely with Employment Services staff to ensure smooth operation of team, and the program.
Manage one's own time week by week.
Develop weekly schedules which tie into individual's plans and goals.
Liaise with Employment Consultant to solve day to day issues and concerns