Part-Time Job Coach(Union County)

THE FAMILY RESOURCE NETWORK•, NJ

3d•$20 - $20•Hybrid

About The Position

The Job Coach will ensure all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with disabilities. This role involves establishing and maintaining positive rapport with referring agency personnel to ensure consistent referral numbers. The Job Coach will develop person-centered Employment Plans, provide employment-related preparatory training, and assist with job searches and applications. Once a job seeker is placed, the Job Coach will provide on-site or off-site assistance to ensure the worker understands job tasks, has appropriate accommodations, and sufficient natural support to work independently. This role also includes documenting work, writing and submitting billing reports, referring job seekers for additional expert assistance, and ensuring program productivity by accepting new referrals or coaching 15 hours per week. The Job Coach must alert their supervisor of any case issues or successes promptly and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
Professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
Expertise in MS Office applications, internet search, and data entry.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to work with clients in-person and remotely.
Able to travel (valid driver's license and reliable transportation required).

Nice To Haves

2 or more years of experience in working with funding agencies DDD, DVRS, or CBVI preferred.
Ability to attend specialized employment training and maintain professional development hours.
Bilingual-Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure work is respectful and empowering to individuals with disabilities.
Establish and maintain positive rapport with referring agency personnel.
Develop person-centered Employment Plans.
Provide employment-related preparatory training (resume development, interview skills, job search, networking, on-the-job protocol).
Assist with job search, application submission, interviewing, and assistive technology assessment/procurement.
Provide on or off-site assistance to placed job seekers to ensure understanding of tasks, appropriate accommodations, and sufficient natural support.
Document work, write and submit billing reports.
Refer job seekers for expert assistance with benefits (SSI, SSDI, Medicare, Medicaid, Supportive Housing, SNAP).
Engage only in activity related to the job seeker’s employment plan goals.
Complete accurate reports, database entries, case notes, and documentation in a timely manner.
Accept new referrals or coach 15 hours per week to ensure program productivity.
Alert supervisor of case issues or successes promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned.