Job Coach

*Staff positions are supportive roles providing support to our rehabilitation mission. Applicants for staff positions do not need to have a barrier to employment to be eligible for these roles.* Peckham Inc. - Job Coach SUMMARY A Job Coach is an individual who helps people with disabilities learn the specific requirements of the job, learn work-related activities and requirements, and learn appropriate workplace behaviors. Schedules may vary with per diem hours (0 to 30 hours per week) depending on the volume of Job Coach Requests and the Job Coach’s availability. This position does not offer Peckham Staff benefits and locations of assignments vary throughout the Greater Lansing area. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Provide one-on-one job training to clients at various worksites and Peckham locations Train persons with disabilities on job specific tasks and help with interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace Assist the employee in becoming an independent, competent, and confident part of their new workplace Support the employee with establishing natural supports and facilitate inclusion into the work environment Document client progress and provide professional quality progress reports to staff and supervisors Provide regular communication to staff and supervisors as needed Provide travel training services to clients OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Maintain safe and clean work environment Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards Other duties as assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS High school Diploma or equivalent Excellent communication skills Access to reliable transportation PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Business Line: Human Services Location: Lansing, MI Worker Sub-Type: Staff Member #J-18808-Ljbffr