Job Coach - FT 37.5h

Journey Found • Vernon, CT

10d • $19 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

Provides individuals a community-based program with support services designed to promote the self-determination, independence, productivity, integration and inclusion in the community. The position accomplishes this through culturally competent programs aimed at providing on-site assessment, training, and supervision to individuals in the community, in employment situations and in house training activities in a manner reflecting a professional, supportive manner with the individual businesses and the community at large and in keeping with the Journey Found mission.

Requirements

• High School
• Operates company vehicles safely and defensively.
• Operates vehicles in a safe manner at all times.
• Reports vehicle maintenance needs to supervisor.
• May be required to use personal vehicle to transport individuals.
• Adheres to company driving policy and GPS policy.
• Applies crisis prevention and intervention strategies following standard, approved intervention techniques and protocols as needed.
• Assists individuals served with activities of daily living in a safe, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Activities of dialing living include but are not limited to feeding/eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring (walking), continence, budgeting.
• Completes training.

Nice To Haves

• Age and population specific competencies.

Responsibilities

• Applies age and population specific competencies.
• Implements program safety protocols.
• Documents critical incidents.
• Interacts effectively and professionally with all stakeholders.
• Interacts appropriately with People Supported.
• Manages groups of individuals in the program and the community.
• Provides transportation of People Supported within the community as required.
• Manages behavioral crises.
• Assists individuals served with activities of daily living in a safe, sensitive and respectful manner.
• Develop vocational and non-vocational day services in accordance with the individual’s plan and preferences.
• Assesses consumers’ skills and behaviors and assists in developing Individual Plans.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the goals, objectives, plans and procedures implemented.
• Provides case management to individuals as assigned.
• Implements formal skill building programs to help individuals learn new skills and gain independence.
• When applicable, provide training and support in all aspects of employment, including task analysis, developing accommodations, and accessing host company benefits.
• Implements formal behavior support plans to help individuals with clinically significant behavior support needs.
• Ensure that each individual receives the necessary support and advocacy to achieve success in his/her vocational and non-vocational day services plan.
• Facilitates the development of natural supports with supervisors and co-workers, ensures the completion of all contracted services, negotiates and advocates for reasonable accommodations or job modifications with employers, and provides on-going feedback to the individual served regarding performance.
• Maintains the confidentiality of individuals served.
• Completes the training programs required to adequately perform the functions of the job and other training as required by their supervisor or Journey Found.
• Participates in processes of continuous improvement to increase productivity, reduce inefficiencies and enhance the quality of services provided to the individuals served.
• Maintains the program facilities by carrying out or assisting the individuals in the program to carry out housework and light maintenance.
• Provides written and oral information to staff and management in a timely manner.
• Follows written and oral instructions.
• Attends all required meetings included but not limited to: vocational, IP, team and staff meetings.
• Adheres to the mission, vision and values of Journey Found and conducts him/herself within standards of professional conduct of his/her program, division and the organization.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities and undertakes projects at any program or location as assigned by a supervisor, Director of Support Services or other member of management of Journey Found.
• Adheres to the Journey Found Policy & Procedure which protects the privacy and security of consumer health information.
• Maintains the security of electronic media and returns to his/her supervisor when appropriate.

What This Job Offers

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