Job Coach

Are you the kind of person that likes to help those that need an extra hand? Then we need you!

The A Plus Kalispell branch is looking for job coaches to help in the community.

The Job Coach will help people enhance their strengths and improve their job skills. They may work with professionals who want guidance for career development or people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in the workplace. The Job Coach will be a mentor eager to support their fellow people, discover people's strengths and weaknesses, and tell them what works best for them. The Job Coach may work with professionals who want guidance for career development or people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in the workplace.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and setting goals. Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions
Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills
Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks. Help in the development of motivation and skills
Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients. Keep records and prepare appropriate reports
Assure appropriate documentation of client and employee records/requests for restrictions, access, and amendments for disclosure as required by the privacy rule
Maintains a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information
Maintains regular, predictable, consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department
Follows all Medicare, Medicaid, and HIPAA regulations and requirements
Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures, and standards
Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:
High School diploma; Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
Proven experience as a Job Coach helpful
Experience working with people with disabilities preferred but not required
Experience in developing employment plans
Respect for diversity
Excellent organization and problem-solving ability
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task under tight deadlines
Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills

Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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