Job Coach - Cuyahoga County (West Side) - PT
About The Position
Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) is seeking to hire a Job Coach to coordinate, implement, and support Community Based Work Adjustment Programs and Job Site Work Experience Programs in diverse vocational settings for all counties served in the Cleveland region. VGS is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) vocational rehabilitation agency with over 130 years of experience serving persons with disabilities or other barriers to employment. This role involves training individuals with disabilities on various job tasks in settings such as retail, custodial, and clerical, to assist them in learning job duties for new or temporary assignments. Travel training may also be required. Hours can fluctuate between 20 to 40 hours per week and may extend into evenings and weekends. The Job Coach will also provide referral information for community services and may have opportunities to substitute at agency facilities and employer partner sites.
Requirements
- Associates degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have reliable transportation to get to a variety of locations.
- Must pass BCI and FBI background check to maintain compliance with Medicaid requirements.
- Must pass all database checks required by Medicaid.
Nice To Haves
- Assignments will predominately be located on the West Side of the county. Candidates must be willing and able to frequently and reliably travel to sites within the western part of Cuyahoga County.
Responsibilities
- Train individuals with disabilities on various job tasks in a variety of job settings such as retail, custodial, clerical, etc. to assist the individual in learning job duties of their newly acquired job or temporary community-based work adjustment (CBWA) assignment.
- Travel training may also be required as needed for individuals that need to learn how to take public transportation to get to their new place of employment.
- Provide a variety of Job Coaching services to individuals with disabilities including but not limited to developing appropriate job-keeping behaviors, task analysis, development of skills in complete specific tasks, development of natural supports, and the identification and implementation of reasonable accommodations at the job site.
- Act as an advocate for the individual at the job site and/or work adjustment site.
- Provide referral information to the individuals served for necessary and appropriate community services to enhance their vocational success.
- Prepare and submit thorough and insightful daily case notes that chart an individual's progress, challenges and receptivity to direction and/or instruction provided.
- Provide services beyond normal agency hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm as required if available.
- Will also have opportunities to fill in as a substitute at agency facilities located at E. 55th and Hinckley Industrial Parkway and employer partner sites.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
