Vocational Coach

AHRC Nassau•Freeport, NY

10d

About The Position

Provides supports to the people we serve in community and facility based vocational activities. Responsibilities Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Supports the development and ongoing revisions to individual’s Staff Action Service Plan by providing input and information. Tracks individual’s progress towards desired goals and objectives in Life Plan. Segments job duties and assignments into specific steps to facilitate the learning of the people we serve. Monitors individual’s level of performance including determining when support can be maintained, increased, or gradually faded. Monitors the quality of the work that the people we serve produce, in order to ensure it adheres to industry standards and all tasks are completed within an acceptable time frame. While in assigned community worksites, represents agency in a professional and exemplary manner. Serves as a liaison between people we serve and worksite employees/employers to facilitate appropriate work readiness skills training and professional work relationships. Maintains accurate records on job coaching services provided to each person we serve. Documents and recommends to supervisor any action necessary to overcome employment barriers. Responds to crisis situations in a humane and proactive manner and in accordance to policy procedures and training. Develops and maintains written documentation, as requested. Makes all decisions based on agency vision and values. Performs additional related duties as needed and/or as requested by supervisor and/or administration.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and six (6) months of employment experience required.
Good math and communication skills
Must be a qualified New York State driver.

Responsibilities

Supports the development and ongoing revisions to individual’s Staff Action Service Plan by providing input and information.
Tracks individual’s progress towards desired goals and objectives in Life Plan.
Segments job duties and assignments into specific steps to facilitate the learning of the people we serve.
Monitors individual’s level of performance including determining when support can be maintained, increased, or gradually faded.
Monitors the quality of the work that the people we serve produce, in order to ensure it adheres to industry standards and all tasks are completed within an acceptable time frame.
While in assigned community worksites, represents agency in a professional and exemplary manner.
Serves as a liaison between people we serve and worksite employees/employers to facilitate appropriate work readiness skills training and professional work relationships.
Maintains accurate records on job coaching services provided to each person we serve.
Documents and recommends to supervisor any action necessary to overcome employment barriers.
Responds to crisis situations in a humane and proactive manner and in accordance to policy procedures and training.
Develops and maintains written documentation, as requested.
Makes all decisions based on agency vision and values.
Performs additional related duties as needed and/or as requested by supervisor and/or administration.