SUMMARY
The Job Coach works closely with Employment Specialist and Program Managers in supporting individuals to secure job(s) and community opportunities that meet his/her interests. He/she will exhibit the necessary knowledge to assist individuals accomplish their work-related goals. The Job Coach is responsible for providing on site trainings that focus on developing employment related skills.
M-F 7:30-3:30 flex hours some nights and weekends as needed.
**Positions available in Braintree & Hanover.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES COMMON TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION
General
- Upholds the mission and corporate values of Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc.
- Promotes and adheres to the tenets of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Emphasizes self-determination and community inclusion in all actions.**
- Promotes Affirmative Action.
- Establishes thorough working knowledge of local communities, civic organizations and community leaders.
- Assures visibility and availability to individuals receiving supports, families, DDS representatives, other providers and community resources including companies, businesses and civic organizations.**
- Regular attendance and promptly reporting to work at the beginning of the scheduled shift are essential functions of this position.**
- Promotes the foundations of Social Role Valorization within adult services.**
- Maintains the confidentiality of all information about the individual.*
Department
- Works with individual/s and Department staff to determine job interests and work-related goals of the person.
- Works with individuals, families Department staff, other Centers staff, DDS, Service Coordinator, and community employers to determine and secure the supports necessary for the person to work successfully in a job of his or her choice.
- Attends or contributes to the ISP meetings of individuals for the development and evaluation of the person’s ISP.
- Assures that individuals have the work materials necessary to perform job responsibilities.
- Provide safe transportation using agency vehicles or personal vehicle if necessary
- Supports individuals at the worksite to learn and perform the job successfully.
- Supports individuals to learn the personal hygienic, social, interpersonal and behavioral skills necessary for successful employment.
- Supports individuals to develop and maintain relationships, to use community resources, and to become an involved member of the community.
- Comply with all work and volunteer sites expectations including the application process if required.
- Assist Employers and Community Liaison to facilitate Job Performance Evaluation with Employer.
- Conduct regular assessments to evaluate areas of success and areas of growth.
- Works with employers and individuals to resolve conflicts/problems effectively and efficiently when necessary
- Attend staff meetings and trainings when required.
- Ability to flex schedule when required.
Other
- Assumes additional responsibilities as required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCERelated Work Experience
- Substantial experience providing direct services to people with disabilities.
- Preference to persons with experience in supported and competitive employment.
- Preference to persons who are bilingual.
Formal Education, Certification, Licensing
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Use of personal vehicle if necessary
- Completion within one month of CPR, First Aid, training and certifications.
- Completion within two months of health education and fire safety, ISP, Safety Care training and Medication Administration Certification.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies
- Knowledge of the current philosophies, policies, procedures and practices of the delivery of supports and services to adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
- Knowledge of techniques of adapting jobs and the work environment for persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of computer systems and software programs.
- Ability to interact sensitively and effectively with persons with disabilities, families, and the public.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relations with others, including persons from diverse ethnic, cultural and economic backgrounds.
- Ability to represent the Department, Division and Cardinal Cushing Centers, Inc. effectively to businesses and civic organizations.
- Ability to work with employers to create and/or adapt jobs for persons with disabilities.
- Ability to teach job skills effectively.
- Perseverance in overcoming any challenges and barriers to employment and exercise sound judgment
- Ability to implement Safety Care and all other trainings.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner.
- Ability to set priorities, goals and objectives and to evaluate their completion.
- Ability to anticipate and analyze difficult situations and take corrective action to prevent future problems.
- Ability to adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or changing organizational requirements.
- Ability to accomplish work objectives where few precedents or guidelines are available.
- Ability to travel for job-related purposes.
- Ability to safely drive all company vehicles.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- May need to assist in lifting individuals and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- May need to assist in physical intervention with an individual.
- May need to complete physical demands such as packing and lifting to demonstrate and teach skills.
- May need to climb stairs.
- Must have normal range of eye sight with or without corrective lenses, and have a normal range of hearing with or without corrective equipment.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- May need to assist with the personal hygiene of individuals, including assistance in the bathroom.
- May need to work under stringent time demands.
- Adjust schedule to accommodate individuals job schedule
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person