Job Coach - Mukilteo

Redwood Family Care Network•Mukilteo, WA

28d•Onsite

About The Position

SAILS Washington Vocational Services are furnished to people with disabilities under the supervision of a qualified individual with appropriate training and background. Time will be spent with a caseload of both, Community Inclusion and Individual Employment clients, giving support in the client's volunteer or work activities. Additional time will be spent documenting the activities, communicating with the Vocational Services Program Coordinator and completing other tasks as assigned by the Vocational Services Program Coordinator and Director.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, home staff, and administrative staff.
Demonstrates self-motivation, self-direction, organizational skills, flexibility and meeting deadlines.
Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
Proficiency in the use of computers.
Completes and stays current on all SAILS training, certifications, documents and paperwork.
Valid and Active Washington Driver License
Must pass a Washington State background check
Must have a vehicle with current auto insurance.
Must have an acceptable driving record per SAILS Washington policy.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred.
First Aid/CPR Certified (within 120 days of employment, training can be provided)
Blood Borne Pathogen (within 120 days of employment, training can be provided)

Responsibilities

Support a caseload of clients qualifying for Vocational and Community Inclusion services.
Assist employers when needed in identifying, setting up and facilitating jobs for clients.
Assist to identify clients' job interests.
Provide job coaching and promote career development support to improve job skills.
Promote and facilitate social integration between clients and other employees in collaboration with supervisors/managers.
Provide career counseling as well as behavioral intervention for clients to enhance job performance and relationships with co-workers and customers.
Show proficient understanding of Dayforce and Setworks within 90 days of hire after 1:1 training.
Maintain daily case notes and ensure time entered in Setwork matches time entered into Dayforce.
Maintain a built-out SetWorks completed schedule of a minimum of 2 weeks, reviewed by Program Coordinator and Vocational Services Director.
Maintain excellent communication with company managers, supervisors and employees to support positive outcomes and to resolve client performance problems or issues.
Teach work to clients at job sites using simple and repetitious training methods.
Monitor client activity to ensure productivity, and completion of work assignments, and quality outcomes.
Educate and assist clients with company policies and procedures.
Regularly report to Vocational Services Program Coordinator and Vocational Services Director to discuss clients' progress and any training concerns.
Communicate with Vocational Services Program Coordinator, Vocational Services Director, care providers, and parents as appropriate, regarding any issues that may affect a client's employment.
Communicate any concerns or updates to the provider and guardian of the clients.
Participate in the client's planning team to develop goals, objectives, and natural support.
Attend client PCSP meetings.
Become familiar with the needs and limitations of assigned clients to ensure appropriateness, accommodations and effective client supervision.
Notify Program Coordinator and Vocational Services Director immediately of any problems with clients or employers to resolve issues in a timely manner and follow all mandatory reporting guidelines.
Work with the Program Coordinator in preparing daily/weekly scheduled job duties for clients to ensure success.
Document client activities, progress, and support via email weekly.
Maintain general upkeep and maintenance of client files, goals, and send reports to funding contacts as outlined in contract.
Maintain regular and accurate mileage entries via company mileage app.
Promote vocational services in compliance with agency philosophy, policies and procedures, and in accordance with State licensing laws and regulations.
Emphasize good work ethics and appropriate performance in employment.
Work with, and act as a good example for clients at all times.
Perform other tasks as assigned.