Job Coach

Job Coach

Instruct, supervise, monitor and support employees with disabilities in employment which promotes and maintains work performance, integration and coordination of the services.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Training the supported employee's site co-workers to provide the necessary support and supervision to maintain the job demands.
• Providing support and training for transportation, as needed.
• Providing support to and participating in community integration activities.
• Implementing and training the supported employee the necessary skills to maintain employment.
• Conducting detailed job analysis and designing community employment site.
• Developing and implementing communication process between the supported employee, employer and parent/residential provider.
• Designing on-site training procedures and task analysis.
• Coordinating indirect employment services such as transportation, family, residential and case management.
• Completing any correspondence with MHD, VRD, Social Security or other service provider. Submitting and documenting any financial and performance reports as required by Employment Director and funding agencies.
• Implementing the training strategies for the supported employee to maintain employment.
• Participating in ISP activities to supported employees who are in community placement.
• Maintaining records and operations as specified in the Oregon Administration Rules for Employment Service.
• Collecting data, performing time standard and time studies and job surveys for the supported employee in accordance with Department of Labor (DOL) regulations.
• Providing feedback to the employment manager on status of employment with the supported employee.
• Conducting the supported employee and employer job satisfaction surveys when needed.
• Providing the necessary support to the supported employees to function at the job site (whether it be communication, toileting, medication management, or behaviors).
• Promoting any social interaction/relationship activities between supported employees and co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Employment Services, as they relate to position responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Must pass drug screen and physical/functional exam.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must be bondable.
• Must have a valid Oregon Driver's License, proof of vehicle insurance and a good driving record.
• Responsible to drive individual(s) with disabilities in personal vehicle (automobile) when needed.
• Must be eligible for driving agency vehicles as acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
• Must be able to evacuate the premises independently in case of an emergency. Must be able to assist employees to do the same.
• Must participate in CPR and First Aid Certification training within thirty days of employment (or as soon as classes are available thereafter).

Education:

Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and be at least 18 years old. College course work and/or experience with the client population preferred.

Full Benefits