Program Services Job Coach

Sevita•Tucson, AZ

1d•$18

About The Position

The Job Coach coaches vocational program participants, individuals referred for vocational services, and oversee community employment goals, vocational development goals, and related program functions. Implements Individual Service Plans and promotes vocational skill acquisition and independence of each program participant. (Note: Job title is for use by vocational and day programs only).

Requirements

Must be a US citizen and provide a birth certificate
Ability to drive a large van pulling a trailer
Requires the ability to walk 3-5 miles daily
Comfortable working outside
High school diploma or equivalent
Six months experience in human services preferred
Current driver's license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services

Responsibilities

Actively engages program participants by providing continuous coaching, feedback, and demonstration of skill development tasks.
Participates in the process of matching program participants to employment or vocational opportunities.
Provides required level of supervision, support, and safety awareness during routine and crisis occurrences.
Upholds safety for all by use of safety equipment and proper safety techniques, as applicable.
Assists in arranging and/or provision of appropriate transportation to job sites as necessary.
Ensures program participants are appropriately groomed and attired for employment or task assignment.
Implements individual service plan, individual goals, and ensures active engagement and participation of each participant is maintained.
Monitors, consults, and provides constructive feedback to program participants regarding individual service plan goals, community employer expectations, and development of skills to obtain and maintain competitive employment.
Provides work adjustment training to assist an employment client to improve work skills, work behaviors, interpersonal skills, and with ethics, to maintain employment.
Promotes positive communication with community contacts, community work site co-workers, county agencies, state agencies and state/corporate offices.
May meet with employers, as required, to develop potential work opportunities for clients.
Ensures a timely response to all requests for information, services, and documentation.
Upholds confidentiality of information related to personnel and each individual served.
Completes incident and accident reports in an objective, timely, and accurate manner, with proper notification to supervisor(s).
Provides linkage to natural supports, community inclusion opportunities, and social opportunities for each individual.
Completes annual and on-going training as required.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.