Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20-24 + Benefits

ABOUT SEEC 

SEEC is a progressive nonprofit agency providing a wide range of community supports to help people with developmental disabilities live the lives they choose. Supports are provided solely in the community and are directed by the interests, needs, and aspirations of each person. 

Named as a Top Workplaces USA 2023, SEEC is a nationally recognized disability services provider in Maryland dedicated to progressive values and the belief that all those in the intellectual and developmental disability community can  Live, Work and Thrive . Come join us!

ABOUT THE TEAM 

The Employment Service Department assist with job advancement, job training, employer outreach, and job retention for supporting individuals. The Employment Service Team helps achieve each individual's goals at their job sites.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU'LL: 

• Implement Customized Employment procedures in developing productive and meaningful work site opportunities
• Get to know individuals outside of worksite in an effort to better assess holistic skills, abilities and support needs as well as conduct home visit (participate in preferred activities, etc.)
• Provide ongoing supports to caseload, assisting with any special needs and provide necessary supervision on and off job site (as defined by individuals' individual plan). 
• Arrange and provide day-to-day transportation to and from job sites for individuals, and resolve any related ongoing issues.
• Provide ongoing training for individuals on work duties. Assess individuals' strengths and weaknesses, and determine appropriateness of job site for each individual. Make recommendations to supervisor as to the level of "fit" a potential existing position may have with an individual.
• Clearly communicate job status and individual's progress with family, while also helping to work through any specific concerns or issues. Communicate with employer and assist individual to resolve any grievances, or ongoing employer concerns.
• Implement individual's plans. Make recommendations to pull team together to discuss changes to the plan, or development of new goals, when needed.
• Implement individual behavioral plans. As needed, make referrals for assistance in behavioral situations, and make recommendations on new techniques or procedures

 

ABOUT YOU 

• High School Diploma or GED (AA or bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, preferably in work services 
• Have a deep understanding of customer service 
• Will be creative, person-centered, detailed oriented, self-starter, capable of multitasking, familiar with Montgomery County
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive around Montgomery County strongly preferred
• Microsoft and other computer skills is required 
• Must be willing to stand on their feet for prolong periods of time

WE OFFER 

• Health, Dental & Vision Plans.
• Competitive Pay
• STD & Basic Life Insurances
• Matching 403B
• Paid Vacation.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Employee Program Assistance.
• And more!

 

SEEC is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce in an inclusive culture environment. SEEC does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.