Job Coach - Columbus
About The Position
The Job Coach position is needed to support the hospital’s rehabilitative mission by providing individuals receiving mental health services with structured opportunities to develop and strengthen vocational, interpersonal, and independent living skills necessary for successful community reintegration. The Job Coach will provide direct support to individuals participating in work therapy and vocational activities, including assessing work readiness, assisting with the development of appropriate employment-related goals, teaching workplace expectations and skills, providing on-site coaching, monitoring progress, and addressing barriers that may interfere with successful participation. The position will also work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure vocational activities are consistent with each individual’s treatment goals, abilities, and identified needs. Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED and more than (24) months of job-related training; or experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or (12) months of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 2 or equivalent role.
- Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
- Drug Screening
- TB Evaluation
- Annual Influenza
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, behavioral health needs, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or other populations requiring vocational or rehabilitative support.
- Experience providing job coaching, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, psychosocial rehabilitation, or employment-readiness services is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support to individuals participating in work therapy and vocational activities.
- Assess work readiness.
- Assist with the development of appropriate employment-related goals.
- Teach workplace expectations and skills.
- Provide on-site coaching.
- Monitor progress.
- Address barriers that may interfere with successful participation.
- Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure vocational activities are consistent with each individual’s treatment goals, abilities, and identified needs.
Benefits
- Robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
