Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you ready to make a real impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Do you have a passion for helping others reach their fullest potential? If so, New Avenues to Independence is looking for someone just like you to join our team as a Job Coach!

The Job Coach is responsible for providing individuals with on-the-job training in order to improve job knowledge and skills. They assist individuals with maintaining employment and establishing independence at the job site. The Job Coach may need to address the issues of transportation, hygiene/grooming, and social/communication skills, interactions with co-workers. Job Coach completes appropriate reports and performs various job duties as assigned by New Avenues.

Responsibilities:

Provides one-on-one behavioral coaching and teaching

Works closely with other team members to identify the specific skills the individual needs to work on

Works collaboratively with team members to provide skill development through instruction, practice and coaching.

Amends approach based on individual’s needs and progress.

Focusing on specific behaviors and skills the individual will need to succeed in the work environment.

Participates in meetings with community support and individual’s family as needed.

Participates in discussions regarding processes, support, and service planning.

Develop effective job coaching and employment plans.

Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively.

Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities.

Communicate with individuals to understand their goals and ambitions.

Attend job fairs and other recruiting outings as needed.

Completes documentation on regular basis

Follow New Avenues policies and procedures as well as regulatory standards.

Works on site with individuals at their worksite.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities : Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED required, with 1 year experience working with people with disabilities.

Certificates, Licences, Registrations : Valid Ohio Driver Licence, with full auto insurance coverage