Job Coach

Vinfen•Windsor, CT

10d•$21 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Job Coach at Vinfen, you may work with people who have psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or behavioral health challenges to support their career goals. Job Coaches make a big difference in the lives of the people we support. You are a cheerleader, helping people strengthen their confidence. You are a teacher, helping job seekers gain skills that will help them succeed on the job. You are a mentor, helping people take pride in their work and achieve greater independence within their community. Your support and guidance will help individuals achieve goals, overcome barriers, and become more independent. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives. Job Coaches' work days are diverse and on-the-go. You may coach people individually or in group settings. You may monitor individuals work progress and the effectiveness of various employment and vocational programs. Your work may involve traveling to various work sites in the community to provide hands-on support to both employers and people we serve at their jobs. You may act as a role model who demonstrates appropriate social interactions with employers and the public. You may track daily progress and achievement of individuals' employment goals. Lastly, you may be responsible for managing the daily operations at a program, facility, or community employment setting.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED required.
1 year of related experience.
Strong time management, organizational and writing skills.
At least 21 years of age.
A current, valid, US driver's license for at least 6 months.
Must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment.
Must become MED certified within 150 days of employment.
Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Support people with psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or behavioral health challenges to achieve their career goals.
Act as a cheerleader, teacher, and mentor to job seekers.
Help individuals gain skills for job success.
Help individuals take pride in their work and achieve greater independence.
Work with individuals, families, friends, employers, and support staff.
Coach people individually or in group settings.
Monitor individuals' work progress and the effectiveness of employment and vocational programs.
Travel to various work sites to provide hands-on support to employers and individuals.
Act as a role model for appropriate social interactions.
Track daily progress and achievement of individuals' employment goals.
Manage daily operations at a program, facility, or community employment setting.

Benefits

Great training
Great benefits
Career growth
Job security
A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution
Employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans (for employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more)
Generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
Option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
15 days of Vacation per year (for employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week)
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap
Discounted YMCA memberships
Access to discounted movie tickets