Job Coach Rehabilitation Services (Contingent

Gesher Human Services•Southfield, MI

About The Position

Gesher Human Services Job Coaches help individuals with disabilities achieve long-term success and fulfillment in work and life by supporting independence and community integration through meaningful work opportunities. They help the people served build the skills needed to maintain competitive integrated employment. The position is in Vocational Rehabilitation Services and reports to the Job Coach Supervisor. It is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
First Aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of hire.
Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification, and task analysis.
Ability to work at community sites with considerable independence and exercise reasonable judgment in handling challenges until supervisory backup is provided.
Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with the people served, employers, the public, and staff.
Composition skills sufficient to prepare required reports.
Driving record must meet safe driving standards established by the Agency’s insurance carrier; the record will be checked annually, along with a criminal background check, to comply with funding-source requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college preferred.
Work experience with individuals with developmental, emotional, and/or physical impairments preferred.
Fluency in American Sign Language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Plan, implement, and supervise activities that promote a healthy, active, and socially integrated lifestyle for the people served.
Use techniques compatible with Safety Care Training to provide training that maximizes individuals’ capabilities and promotes inclusion in the local community.
Use behavior modification, task analysis, data collection, recording, and related techniques to implement goal-related services.
Provide regular, systematic feedback on performance and use reasonable judgment to manage challenges until supervisory consultation or backup is provided, maintaining safety.
Review individuals’ progress and work with navigators to develop or revise program goals.
Modify training techniques or the environment to accommodate individuals’ disabilities.
Transport the people served as needed using a personal vehicle.
Use an internet browser, enter data into the Agency DART system, and use the Agency email system to complete job duties.
Supervise the people served and facilitate development or refinement of interpersonal skills during lunch, breaks, and transition periods.
Serve on Agency committees as appointed.