Job Coach

ABBOTT HOUSE • Town of Cortlandt, NY

7d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The Job coach is responsible for supporting individual receiving services while working in the community. The primary role of the Job coach Professional is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their employment goals. The Job coach ensures the delivery of Habilitation services, service plans or other OPWDD supports and documents and verifies daily data collection.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Completion of State and Agency mandated training
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Represent yourself and the Agency in a professional and courteous manner
• Know, understand, and continually practice the Agency’s Standards of Conduct

Nice To Haves

• One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all regulations, policies, procedures and protocols set forth by NY OPWDD, NY Justice Center, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid and Abbott House.
• Establishes positive working relationships with persons receiving services, co-workers, management and the public.
• Gathering individuals at the agency for work, transporting them in agency van to a site, explaining tasks, ensuring safety procedures are followed, supervising work to maintain productivity.
• Transporting the workers/individuals back to the agency or residences after work
• Write service notes for each individual
• Required to attend and successfully complete all required training in accordance with OPWDD Training Policy.
• Drives agency vehicles for transportation of persons receiving supports and adheres to all related vehicle operation policies.
• Intervenes and addresses any problem that may be occurring. Reports all incidents in a timely manner as required.
• Participates in scheduled program meetings, i.e., staff meetings, in-service trainings and other meetings as required.
• Provides support/coverage to other than assigned area as needed.
• Performs related job responsibilities as requested.

What This Job Offers

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