Job Coach - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Stellar Care and Services is hiring for a job consultant in our Supported Employment program in Colorado Springs. Our company is dedicated to providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities across the state of Colorado. We strive to provide high quality services that support individual independence. We are proud to be a part of the growth and development for all involved. This position will be part time. The schedule for this position varies and will  require evening and weekend availability .

Please apply at our website:

Benefits:

• Accrued paid time off
• 6 paid holidays 
• On the job training
• Required trainings provided by Stellar Care and Services
• Longevity and performance based wage increases available

Schedule: Schedule will vary depending on job schedules of individuals. Evenings and weekends will be required. 

Compensation: $18.50/ hour

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Consistently exercises individual judgment, makes decisions and solves problems.

• Create monthly progress reports to submit to DVR that include services provided and challenges the individual may face. 
• Completes daily notes of individual’s progress and challenges, timesheet and goal tracking in OnTarget.
• Works with Program Director to update and maintain program participant records.
• Reports complaints or performance concerns; manages conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner; responds to grievances; identifies and solves individual’s problems.
• Represent Program Director, Director or designee at internal and external meetings.
• Coaches real-life job skills to individuals with disabilities at their workplace while providing the needed supports to help them obtain and maintain meaningful employment in the community.
• Ongoing communication with workplace supervisors, team members, and family members.
• Provides on-site training, instruction, supervision, and advocacy for individuals at community job sites.
• Maintains and distributes employment information such as job openings to Program Director and individuals.
• Support individuals in increasing independence in their workplace and community.
• Assist individuals in understanding the functions and additional tasks of their job.
• Assist individuals in communicating and cultivating meaningful relationships with coworkers and management within their job and professional community.
• Assist individuals in advocating for their needs while at work, including potential formal accommodations needed. 
• Maintain proper community supervision requirements.
• Transportation to and from individual's work/interviews, if required.
• Provides medication administration to individuals served when needed under QMAP certification.
• Proactively performs outreach to cultivate relationships with perspective employers. 
• Maintains a healthy relationship with individuals serving as their single point of contact as needed; checks in regularly with the individual throughout their employment and connects them to any supports or resources needed through job placement.
• Carries out duties as assigned by Program Director and/or designated supervisor.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to transport clients in your vehicle
• Personal vehicle use
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to driving demands
• Must be able to work evenings and weekend
• Able to perform the physical and mental demands of the position

This is a driving position that will require the use of your personal vehicle to transport the clients we serve. The State of Colorado requires that any vehicle used for this purpose pass a detailed multi-point safety inspection through an ASE certified mechanic.  Some of the items on this inspection include windshield, suspension, brakes, lights, seatbelts and all other safety features.  If offered this position, Stellar Care will cover the cost of the inspection, however any repairs required are at the expense of the applicant and must be resolved within 30 days of hire. Vehicles 5 years or newer are exempt from this inspection.

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