Job Coach

Opportunity Enterprises • Valparaiso, IN

72d • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach is responsible for on-site job training, mentoring, coaching and work place assessment services to individuals in the community.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Flexibility to ever changing schedules and shifts
• Strong ability to problem solve
• High School Diploma
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing

Nice To Haves

• 1-3 year’s experience in related field preferred
• Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and training to actively working Vocational Rehab clients and clients receiving Supported Employment Follow-along services
• Maintain a minimum of twice monthly job site visits as appropriate and outlined in both Waiver and Community Support Budgets with clients in Supported Employment Follow-along services
• Provide necessary training/re-training at job sites
• Assist with the development of natural supports at the work site
• Monitor and document client progress on struggles and successes to maintain established goals.
• Maintain necessary documentation, data and reports as required by CARF (Commission of Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities) standards, funding source and agency
• Advocate for and pursue services as appropriate to meet the individual needs of clients
• Assist and Provide Discovery Services as needed and assigned
• Maintain the required productivity level at 85% client specific productivity hours weekly based on caseload of active job coaching and follow along
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with local employers, referral sources, clients, parents, co-workers and others as appropriate
• Become familiar with client specific information by attending conferences and reading files prior to onset of coaching services
• Attend and participate in department, division, and agency meetings required
• Maintain awareness of local, state and national trends that impact employment services
• All other duties as assigned by the director or senior director.

Benefits

• Accrued Time Off
• Partial Holiday Pay
• Partial Paid Birthday off!
• Employee discounts (Verizon phone plans & YMCA membership)
• Employee referral program
• Pay On Demand Option (Paylocity Wallet)
• FSA accounts
• Paid Mileage
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Extensive training
• Flexible Hours
• CPR/First Aid training
• 401K w/ 5% company matching
• Paid day off on Birthday!
• PTO
• HSA Accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Casual Fridays
• Supplemental Insurance (short term disability, cancer plans, life insurance and more)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees