Part Time Job Coach Day Shift (Onondaga County)

Arise Child & Family Service • Syracuse, NY

418d • $35,360 - $35,360

About The Position

The Part-Time Job Coach position at ARISE focuses on supporting individuals with disabilities to develop job-related skills and achieve independence in the workplace. The role involves providing on-the-job coaching, promoting socialization skills, and collaborating with employers to enhance the success of service recipients in their jobs.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of previous work or life experience teaching daily living skills and providing support to individuals with disabilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to capture valuable case notes and relay the information through writing.
• Proficient computer skills; ability to become proficient in new computer software.
• Ability to work/schedule around service recipients' work hours, with the possibility for some evening and/or weekend hours.
• Clear all pre-screenings, including criminal history records check, drug screen, child abuse registry, exclusions database.
• Possess and maintain a clean NYS Driver License; have a registered, inspected, insured motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in becoming increasingly independent with job-related skills to work toward, achieve and/or maintain employment.
• Provide on-the-job coaching/training to encourage progress and long-term success, as well as help to identify and overcome barriers.
• Promote socialization skills and assist with navigating the culture and unwritten rules of the workplace.
• Execute the goals and staff support identified in individualized, person-centered plans.
• Submit accurate service documentation which captures pertinent information within the required deadline.
• Communicate professionally with employers to strengthen the partnership between ARISE and the employer and collaborate on methods to increase success and independence at the job site.
• Continually uphold ARISE codes of conduct and ethics in addition to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA policies.
• Act in accordance with New York State's Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) 'Direct Support Professional Standardized Competencies'.
• Follow the Code of Ethics developed through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals.
• Attend mandated paid training.
• Maintain professional conduct and boundaries while building a rapport with individuals and their employer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid training
• Flexible scheduling around service recipients' work hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: High school or GED