Community Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT PATH INC.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life

WHY WORK AT PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

•             Competitive pay                                                •             Annual increases

•             Performance and longevity bonuses                •             Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

•              No-cost pension plan                                       •             Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

•             Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time       

•             Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision 

•             Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

•             Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

•             Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

JOB SUMMARY:

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The Job Coach / Employment Specialist acts as a liaison between employers and employees with disabilities as well as effectively supporting people to successfully obtain and maintain employment. Assists in information gathering, employment exploration, and employment support for people with all types and severity of disabilities. Provides on-the-job training and follow along services. Jobs may be in all areas of Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs. Hours vary including evenings, weekends and holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years' experience preferred in Rehabilitation, Human Resources, Sales, or Employment Counseling.
• Active Driver's License and personal vehicle required.
• Proficient at Microsoft Office Programs such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with diverse types of people and representatives from business and industry in appropriate manner. Ability to work flexible hours to accommodate training needs of individuals receiving services.  

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Gathers information about job seekers’ interests, skills, experiences, & needs  
• Assists people in exploring job options by accompanying & supporting them at assessments in businesses as needed
• Engages in job development activities to assist people obtain employment
• Provides individualized on-site and off-site supports to people working which may include vocational counseling, on-the job training, and follow along supports
• Provides employment related skill development, transportation training, money management, medical support/medication monitoring, hygiene support, and interpersonal skill training
• Provides on-the-job training at a variety of business settings, performing any number of jobs.  Jobs may include sitting, standing, and walking for long periods of time, lifting and carrying of heavy materials in all types of environments.
• Assists in the development of naturally occurring supports at job site
• Explores, creates, researches and/or implements job accommodations and adaptations as needed
• Interacts & communicates with family members, significant others, employers, & other community agencies effectively
• Monitors authorized hours for those being served

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:   

Ability to respond to diverse physical demands given a variety of job placements.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .