Job Coach

Lumibility•North Haven, CT

13h

About The Position

The Job Coach provides supervision, support, and training to people with differing abilities served by Lumibility through group instruction. The role implements person-centered activities that promote positive outcomes based on individual and group goals, and provides an environment and supports that encourage appropriate social skills and positive behaviors, enhance skills, enrich lives, and foster community presence and participation. The position works in Lumibility’s Transitional Services program, supporting individuals at community-based assessment sites, businesses, and structured curriculum-based instructional activities. Support may include direct supervision, behavioral interventions, participation in team meetings, skill development, and effective communication with supported individuals. The Job Coach also transports assigned individuals, maintains required medical, social, and programmatic documentation, and builds positive relationships with participants, families, colleagues, and community representatives. Other duties, assignments, and work locations may be assigned. The role pays $19.50 per hour and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The location is North Haven.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be over 18 years old.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license, acceptable driving history, and ability to use a personal vehicle for Lumibility business as defined by company policy.
Knowledge of person-centered, outcome-based services for people with differing abilities.
Knowledge of company policies and procedures, applicable regulatory standards, and community resources.
Ability to work with people with differing abilities and implement programs and activities outlined in individual support plans.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, computers, and various software packages.
Effective, courteous, and professional communication skills, including clear and concise writing for accurate records.
Ability to attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities and provide guidance and instruction to adults with significant challenges.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, problem-solve effectively, and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to use adaptive and other equipment and maintain a patient, positive attitude.
Ability to drive and travel to varying locations as needed.
Ability to sit, stand, and walk at assigned locations and work for extended periods; frequently bend or stoop, kneel, and balance; occasionally climb, reach above shoulder level, push or pull, squat, and crouch; and, with assistance, lift, carry, and position individuals of various weights.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds and drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Knowledge of learning and behavioral processes is helpful.

Responsibilities

Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of people served in accordance with individual service plans and agency policies and procedures.
Provide supervision, guidance, and instruction to individuals at community-based assessment sites and during structured curriculum-based instruction for the Transitional Services program.
Provide support that may include direct supervision, behavioral interventions, attending team meetings, skill development, and effective communication with supported individuals at assessment sites and businesses.
Transport assigned individuals in accordance with Lumibility’s safe-driving policies and practices.
Learn about assigned community assessment sites to provide effective supervision and guidance.
Maintain medical, social, and programmatic files, including service goals, attendance records, behavioral data, progress notes, and other required documentation.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with service participants, families, co-workers, and community representatives.
Perform other duties, assignments, and work at other locations as assigned.