Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are seeking a Job Coach to support operations in Hillsborough, NJ to supervise and train consumers with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. The Job Coach uses best practices and technology within a community-based employment setting. ... more details
Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are seeking aJob Coach to support operations in Hillsborough, NJto supervise and train consumers with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. The Job Coach uses best practices and technology within a community-based employment setting. The Job Coach will supervise and train consumers with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. This person will use the least intrusive methods to prepare the consumer for the job.
Responsibilities
Provide the necessary assistance to the consumer in order for the consumer to be placed in competitive employment and maintain employment
Teach the consumer independent job skills, requirements utilizing job task analysis, job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
Assist consumers in reinforcing essential skills, or teaching new skills in developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application
Work side-by-side with consumers at the job site, analyzing the job requirements and breaking it into manageable components that can be taught to the consumer
Complete any unfinished work of the consumer during the initial training
Identify and solve problems before they become a crisis for the consumer, employer and coworkers
Build a support network between the consumers and community members
Communicate consumer’s progress to the employer and support people, including family, residential staff and other professionals
Accurately complete all documentation
Attend conferences, seminars, and training as needed
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree is required
Two years’ full-time work experience in employment or related field
Successful completion of required trainings
State trainings as required
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of employer expectations and local job market
Ability to analyze a job and break it into manageable components
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in a crisis situation
Ability to effectively and professionally communicate/interact with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally
Ability to present ideas and factual data in a clear concise manner
Ability to exercise professional judgment and common sense on a daily basis
Ability to work creatively within the agency structure and as a team member with others in the agency and the community
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with consumers
Ability to read and write English
Ability to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty)
Working Conditions
Frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of consumer’s or equipment
While performing the duties of the job, travel required by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions
May transport participants in own vehicle
May occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participants
May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
Work will take place in the administrative office, community, and in the homes
Work a flexible schedule as determined by needs of the consumer and the supervisor
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