Job Coach- Omaha

Job Coach- Omaha

Salary Range $15.50 - $16.50 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Education Level High School

Description

The Autism Center of Nebraska, Inc. (ACN) is actively seeking highly motivated and compassionate professionals to join our team. We are currently hiring Job Coach to work in our Connections Department.

Our Job Coaches at ACN work with individuals, some who experience autism and other developmental disabilities. Job Coaches work with our individuals to find the job that best fits them. As a Job Coach you must have the ability to communicate and build relationships with employers and clients, have reliable transportation and the ability to move from work site to work site, in being a Job Coach having a flexible schedule is important.

Responsibilities:

• Attend orientation and training with clients at the job site.
• Support the client on the job
• Working with employers and co-workers to develop natural support on the job
• Making sure the job is being done to the employers expectations
• Provide social skill instruction and practice
• Assisting with problem solving skills
• Evaluation and monitoring the clients job performance

Benefits for Full Time

• Competitive health, dental, vision, Life and LTD insurance and FSA for full-time employees (30+ hours/week)
• All employees are eligible for Earned Time-Off (Vacation), Sick Time, 401(k), and mileage/expense reimbursements
• New Hire and Referral Bonuses

Paid Training/Certification

• First Aid/CPR
• Medication Aide
• Mandt Certification
• On-the-Job Training

Qualifications

• Must be at least 19 years of age
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English with the ability to articulate thoughts clearly
• Valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance
• Your own reliable transportation and good driving record

All applicants are subject to required background checks and reference checks.