Job Coach

Peckham, Inc.•Lansing, MI

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles. To ensure full consideration for a staff position, please attach a resume to your application so we can gain a complete view of your experiences. A Job Coach is an individual who helps people with disabilities learn the specific requirements of the job, learn work-related activities and requirements, and learn appropriate workplace behaviors. Schedules may vary with per diem hours (0 to 30 hours per week) depending on the volume of Job Coach Requests and the Job Coach’s availability. This position does not offer Peckham Staff benefits and locations of assignments vary throughout the Greater Lansing area.

Requirements

High school Diploma or equivalent
Excellent communication skills
Access to reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one job training to clients at various worksites and Peckham locations
Train persons with disabilities on job specific tasks and help with interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace
Assist the employee in becoming an independent, competent, and confident part of their new workplace
Support the employee with establishing natural supports and facilitate inclusion into the work environment
Document client progress and provide professional quality progress reports to staff and supervisors
Provide regular communication to staff and supervisors as needed
Provide travel training services to clients
Maintain safe and clean work environment
Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders
Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards
Other duties as assigned