Job Coach

Central Valley Training Center•Visalia, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CVTC Job Coach is responsible for assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in the acquisition of work skills necessary to obtain employment and independently maintain employment in the community. Job Coaches provide ongoing support to participants/students working at various employment sites within the community. This support is individual, or group based and centered around work related goals that focus on supporting the participant/student obtain the maximum level of independence within their job. Job Coaches provide the supports necessary to ensure success at future employment opportunities. Service will be provided at the participant’s place of employment.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Must possess a valid California issued Driver’s License
Must have personal automobile liability insurance
Must have a vehicle available for use daily
Must have a driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Company’s hiring policies
Business Exclusions on automobile insurance policies are prohibited
Employee automobile insurance must include a certificate of insurance verifying their policy does not include a Business Exclusion
Must be willing to travel locally up to 30% of the time
Must be physically and mentally fit to work with Participants/students who are potentially dangerous to self or others in accordance with the Company’s Physical and Mental Fitness standards
Must be willing to complete a health screening physical examination that includes a drug screen and TB test
Must have the unrestricted capacity to employ Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Must meet state personnel licensing standards
Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace, and be willing to respect human differences based upon race, religion or religious creed, religious observance, color, caste, indigeneity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning, or transgender status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, protective hairstyles (including, but not limited to braids, twists, and locks, etc.) marital status (includes lawfully recognized same sex marriages), medical condition, disability, military service, military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, off-duty cannabis use, and any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, ordinances, and any other characteristic that distinguishes people from one another.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities is desirable
CPR and First Aid Certification
Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Social Effectiveness Training
Positive Behavior Support Training

Responsibilities

Consistently model appropriate employment skills and hold participants/students to the same expectations.
Uphold standards of the work contract or relationship always, which may include filling in with a substitute if a participant/student leaves early or is absent.
Monitor participant/students work performance and provide feedback and prompts when needed.
Provide proper documentation on all participant/students’ work performance.
Provide constant appropriate supervision of Participants/students, implement age-appropriate training activities, and apply agency training methods to ensure structure to working environment.
Maintain an environment that promotes non-aversive behavior programming, using positive interactions with Participants/students on a daily basis, responding to crisis using good judgment, and initiating approved crisis techniques.
Collect pertinent data in an error free manner.
Thoroughly and accurately complete program paperwork.
Utilize individualized assessments.
Initiate communication and work habits that facilitate teamwork with co-workers.
Demonstrate positive and professional communication with other agencies and businesses.
Maintain a clean, organized and safe environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Communicate pertinent information for the purpose of developing individualized assessments, objectives and plans that are in agreement with program/employment and participant identified goal.
Provide input on individual participant programs/employment.
Initiate timely communication with others, both co-workers and external professionals, regarding participant services and pertinent program/employment issues.
Supervise and thoroughly document appropriate participant outings and activities.
Assess and ensure the physical needs of the participant are met; communicate potential health problems to any supervisor in a timely manner; and initiate approved First-Aid techniques during medical crisis.