Job Coach working with Adults with Disabilities (Flexible FT/PT Hours)

Job Description

Job Description

Schedule

• Flexible Hours
• Between the hours of 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
• Monday through Friday and weekends and evenings available as well.

Essential Functions:

· Responsible for one-on-one training of a developmentally disabled adult.

· Ensure that the individual is presentable and appropriate for work.

· Train employee with new job tasks.

- Confer with job managers to resolve conflict and any schedule issues

· Assist employee with scheduling and work adjustment.

· Discuss employee’s behavior problems with the Director of Supported

Employment and then work with the employee to correct inappropriate

behavior.

- Ensure each client's purchase of service is current and remains current

· Apply work safety guidelines and practices at each job site

- Complete annual work site safely surveys

- Participate in CARF surveys every 3 years

· Complete required paperwork for the Department of Rehabilitation and turn in on the last day of each month.

· Complete required paperwork for the Regional Center of the East Bay, in a timely manner (daily, weekly, monthly notes)

· Fill in for other staff when they are sick or on vacation.

Education Required:

· Prefer Bachelors Degree in Social Services and/or substantial experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Job Requirements:

· Creative teaching ability

· Strong interpersonal, verbal and written skills

· Ability to meet new people with ease and communicate effectively

· Able to work independently

· Must be reliable and punctual

· Must have own car valid driver’s license, current auto insurance and clean DMV record.

· Ability to receive fingerprint Livescan clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Endurance –Moving About: Frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) Move from location to location, up to .5 miles or more at a time. Standing and walking occurs at least 85% of the work day when assisting consumers.
• Endurance-Overall Strength: Some sedentary work. Bending, lifting and squatting, with objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be able to handle consumers with physical impairment problems. Exerts force and or lifts or carries objects weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Location: Inside/Outside - Work is predominately inside and generally provides protection from weather conditions and temperature changes. Outdoors accompanying consumers to assist with daily chores/activities.
• Stairs/Steps: Periodic – Does not occur on every shift. Ascend and descend stairs, steps or similar uneven surfaces to access any required work area or other areas related to functioning in the workplace.

Full Time Benefits: Kaiser Platinum Plan, Delta Dental, Vision, 401 K, Paid Holiday's, Sick & Vacation, Employee Assistance Program.

+ Mileage reimbursement

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life Insurance

COVID-19 considerations:

All staff, clients, and visitors are required to wear masks, social distance, and screen upon entry of all Clausen House facilities. Clausen House offers testing on-site weekly. Vaccination is required for staff.

Education:

• Experience in Vocational Rehabilitation Services or
• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Adults with Developmental disabilities with a vocational focus: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR/First Aid (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Founded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) institution that provides housing, wellness programs, and advocacy for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions.

We currently support 200 adults with developmental disabilities, and indirect support to their families in Oakland and throughout Alameda County. We deliver a life-enhancing array of services that enables our clients to live, work, socialize, and thrive to their fullest potential. Our dedicated staff of over 60 professionals delivers services that include housing, independent and supported living, supported employment, adult education, and social recreation.

Company Description

Founded in 1967, Clausen House is a registered charitable 501(c)(3) institution that provides housing, wellness programs, and advocacy for developmentally disabled adults in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area. Our clients are adults challenged by autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other intellectually and developmentally disabling conditions.\r\n\r\nWe currently support 200 adults with developmental disabilities, and indirect support to their families in Oakland and throughout Alameda County. We deliver a life-enhancing array of services that enables our clients to live, work, socialize, and thrive to their fullest potential. Our dedicated staff of over 60 professionals delivers services that include housing, independent and supported living, supported employment, adult education, and social recreation.