Job Coach

Primus Health • Windsor Mill, MD

1d • $23 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

The Job Coach will provide on-the-job training for individuals in the program according to their vocational goals. This role also involves providing job readiness training and social skills training for individuals who are not yet employed or who are employed but need additional support. The Job Coach will document individual progress, prepare appropriate reports, and develop effective job coaching and employment plans. Additionally, the role includes assisting clients in discovering and overcoming personal barriers, setting goals, assessing strengths, and teaching clients to use them effectively. The Job Coach will also help in the development of motivation and skills, and monitor and evaluate client progress.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a job coach
• Experience in developing employment plans.
• High school diploma/ GED/ relevant college or university diploma.
• Must have a valid MD driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Successful clearance of state and/or federal background checks.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Valid certification on all DDA mandated trainings including CMT, CPR/First Aid and bloodborne pathogens.
• Experience in working with people with disabilities.
• Available Monday, Thursdays and Fridays.
• Ability to operate successfully in a team environment.
• Ability to lift, push or carry up to 35 lbs; and can climb, kneel, run and crouch as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in employment support services or community development programs will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide on the job training for individuals in the program according to their vocational goals.
• Provides job readiness training and social skills training for individuals who are not yet employed or who are employed but need additional support.
• Document individual progress and prepare appropriate reports.
• Develop effective job coaching and employment plans.
• Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals.
• Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively.
• Help in the development of motivation and skills.
• Monitor and evaluate progress of clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED