YD Broward - Job Coach, STEP

Position Summary:

The YMCA of South Florida is looking for Job Coaches for our S.T.E.P. Program, which provides support services to adults with developmental disabilities. Under the direction of the Case Manager, the Job Coach is responsible for the overall day-to-day implementation of program, assessments, direct supervision and management of STEP students to teach identified skills and goals. The Job Coach documents student progress, outcomes and provides the Case Manager with student data as needed.

Essential Functions / Job Duties:
• Plans, supervises and implements activities for assigned group of students in accordance to both age and developmentally appropriate practices as outlined by the program contract, the YMCA of South Florida mission and YMCA Child Care Personnel Policies.
• Implements youth-centered curriculum, assures assistive technology/special considerations and supportive services are provided to students.
• Provides supportive job coaching and transition instruction to students in the areas of workplace, etiquette, personal hygiene, stress management, health and wellness, conflict resolution and goal-setting.
• Assists children with providing toileting needs, adaptive programming and provides an environment beneficial to enhance their individual growth needs and overall independence.
• Distributes nutritional snacks on a daily basis using universal health/sanitation practices.
• Preserves the quality of supplies, equipment and materials and ordering following procedures established.
• Performs regular inspections of areas used by the program to ensure both cleanliness and safety.
• Maintains close coordination with school personnel for safety and benefit of children in the program.
• Conducts a health check of students, noting fever, bumps, bruises, burns, or other questionable signs of abuse and documents the incident with the Case Manager.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (i.e. Leader, Team Leader, Multi-Team / Branch Leader):
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program and fundraising leadership levels.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities / Position Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• At least two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with varying physical and developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in the field related to education, career development, or social services with a minimum 2 years’ experience in Special Education working with individuals with varying physical and developmental disabilities.
• Ability to relate to people; understand and practice YMCA Character Development values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• The Job Coach of the STEP work site/facility must be at least twenty-one (21) years-old at the time of hire.

Certificates and Licenses:
• Current CPR and First Aid certificates by time of employment or within ninety (90) days from the date of hire. It is the responsibility of the Job Coach to maintain all necessary certifications set forth by either the CSC funding agency, State of Florida or the YMCA of South Florida.

Position Profile:
• Adaptive
• Encouraging
• Conscientious

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essentials functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works inside a school or classroom.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
• Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing.
• May be required to lift up to 100 pounds with or without assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Intermittent physical activity including walking, standing, sitting, lifting and supporting participants.
• Incumbent will be exposed to virus, disease and infection from program participants.
• Incumbent will be required to work at any facility and be responsible for own transportation.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Employment at the YMCA is at-will. It is purely voluntary, based upon the consent of both the Association and the staff member. No expressed or implied contractual rights should be inferred from this job description.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening.

As a Drug-Free Workplace, all new hires must successfully complete a drug test. Please note Medical Marijuana cards do not exempt you from successfully passing your drug test.

The YMCA of South Florida is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age or disability.

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