Job Coach

Job Coach

Salary Range $21.00 - $21.00 Hourly Education Level High School

Program/Region: Jobs Plus / San Mateo County Reports to: Director of Employment & Vocational Services Classification: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Schedule: This position offers a flexible schedule-perfect for a student, retiree or anyone looking for part time.

About Us: Caminar is a leading behavioral health organization that supported over 48,000 youth and adults across six counties in Northern California and the San Francisco Bay Area last year. Caminar's mission is to build strength and stability through comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment and wrap-around services delivered through evidence-based, whole-person care. The organization was founded in 1964, and our vision is to be a BEACON of SAFETY, COMPASSION, and FULFILLMENT, supporting all those in our communities who need it most. Caminar values diversity. People of all races, ethnicities, countries of origin, faiths, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities are welcome here.

Position Description: Under supervision of the Director/Job Developer, the Job Coach is responsible for analyzing job tasks of clients in the Jobs Plus program so that they can provide on-the-job training to clients with serious mental illness. They must develop and maintain productive working relationships with employers and clients to ensure continuation of the good reputation of the agency for providing quality employees who have disabilities. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision to consumers with mental and/or developmental disability; Observe and assess consumers' work skills ensuring that consumer's work performance meets job requirements and employer's standards. Identify client learning needs and make appropriate recommendations.
• Analyze job tasks and develop a job training program for each position.
• Evaluate and document clients' job performance; Provide constructive feedback as needed.
• Ensure consumer safety in the community by following established employer's safety practices; negotiate work site accommodation (as needed) with the employer or volunteer site.
• Drive own or agency vehicle to job sites and other venues, as required; documenting and reporting mileage according to agency procedures, so that services can be provided in a timely manner; comply with agency vehicle policy at all times.
• Report suspected abuse of clients and complete incident reports in a timely manner.
• Act as a role model for clients, demonstrating productive work skills and professional behavior.
• Provide support services to clients, their families, employers, and care providers as necessary.
• Promote the services of Jobs Plus.
• Develop and maintain a respectful, caring, tolerant, ethical, and empowering relationship with all individuals served.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with other system providers and actively participate in meetings that affect the program, as assigned.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with employers in the community, encouraging them to accept people with disabilities as employees.
• Comply with all state Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) regulations and CARF standards, as well as all agency policies and procedures, Foster productive relationships with DOR as necessary.
• Ensure that all client records are properly maintained, stored, and always kept confidential.
• Attend training events as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend and participate in a weekly staff meeting.
• Relieve other Job Coaches, as assigned.
• Participate in promoting a safe, healthy and clean working environment at all times consistent with applicable laws, industry standards and the agency's own Health & Safety Program.
• Complete and submit accurate time sheets and absence reports to program management in a timely manner.
• Promote within the agency and with the general public the philosophy and practice of social rehabilitation.
• Actively nurture and advance the cooperative, harmonious and teamwork-oriented environment Caminar strives to promote within the workplace; Through daily efforts and presentation promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect in line with the organization's mission, philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Perform other related duties, responsibilities and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Physical: Occasionally required to push/pull objects up to 50 lbs, and to lift/carry objects up to 25 lbs. Frequently required to perform moderately difficult manipulative tasks such as typing, writing, etc. Must be able to walk, stand, sit for extended periods.
• Sensory: Frequently required to read documents, written reports, and plans. Must be able to distinguish normal sounds with some background noise, as in answering the phone, interacting with residents and staff, etc. Must be able to speak clearly and understand/be understood using the English language.
• Cognitive: Frequently required to concentrate on moderate detail with constant interruption. Must be able to attend to a task/function for 20-45 minutes at a time. Frequently required to understand and relate to specific ideas, several at a time. Must be able to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others over a period of several days.
• Environmental Conditions: Frequent exposure to varied office and mixed (residential/office) environments. Occasional exposure to toxins and poisonous substances, dust, and loud noises.
• Equipment: Frequently required to use a computer, phone, and fax machine.

• Essential Requirements :
• Must be passionate about Caminar's mission.
• May be required to work evenings and/or weekends when necessary.
• High School Diploma or GED is required. BA in psychology or related field is preferred, not required.
• A minimum of one year of direct service provision to people with disabilities, preferably in a social rehabilitation or vocational setting is preferred not required.

• Special Requirements:
• Must be able to meet and receive a criminal records clearance, as required by Title XXII, other licensing regulations, and Caminar practices.
• This position requires frequent driving. A valid California driver license, reliable personal vehicle, current personal auto insurance as required by law, and an MVR sufficient to obtain and reasonably maintain insurability under agency auto liability policies are all essential job requirements.
• Must be able to pass post-offer, pre-employment medical and drug tests as required under State Community Care Licensing regulations and/or agency policies.
• May be required to obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification.