Job Coach

Easter Seals TN • Hendersonville, TN

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About The Position

The Job Coach helps individuals supported maintain paid employment in integrated business settings. This position currently provides job coaching support to one member, Monday through Friday. Additional hours may be available for candidates who want them; the posting says those additional hours can make the position full-time. Automatic pay increases occur at six months and one year, along with annual performance pay.

The Job Coach develops workplace supports and provides ongoing training to help service members succeed in competitive employment. Staff support individuals according to their hopes, preferences, strengths, needs, and choices, while respecting privacy and dignity. Staff also participate in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of member services and supports. Transporting service recipients to and from employment sites may be required as assigned.

Requirements

• Must pass a background check and drug screen.
• Valid driver's license.
• High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR and/or First Aid certification.
• Current Medication Administration certification.

Responsibilities

• Help individuals supported maintain paid employment in integrated business settings.
• Assist service members in developing workplace supports to promote success in competitive employment.
• Provide ongoing training and support in work ethics, conduct, and performance.
• Support service members in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• Transport service recipients to and from employment sites when assigned.
• Provide support based on individuals’ hopes, dreams, preferences, strengths, needs, and choices, while respecting their privacy and dignity.
• Participate in planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of member services and supports.

Benefits

• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Long-term disability coverage.
• 70% paid health insurance for eligible employees.
• Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for benefits.
• Employees working 40 hours per week are eligible for PTO.
• Automatic pay increases at six months and one year.
• Annual performance pay.

What This Job Offers

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