What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at Bay Area Enterprises?
Location: Coos Bay/North Bend
A competent Job Coach is able help people enhance their strengths and improve their job skills. A Job Coach must be a mentor eager to support his or her clients. Having communication skills partnered with critical thinking are prerequisites for this position.
In addition, the Job Coach has the following responsibilities:
- Train the supported employee's site co-workers to provide the necessary support and supervision to maintain the job demands.
- Provide support and training for transportation, as needed.
- Guide and train the supported employee in the necessary skills to maintain employment.
- Implement communication process between the supported employee, employer, and parent/residential provider.
- Provide feedback to the employment manager on status of employment with the supported employee.
- Document the actions taken during work shifts through the completion of daily notes. Turn in daily notes weekly.
- Provide the necessary support needed to support employee at the job site.
- All other duties as assigned to meet Bay Area Enterprises goals and promote employee growth.
Required qualifications:
- Valid driver's license and / or reliable transportation
- Must be able to pass federal, state, and local background checks
- Must pass drug test to include random drug testing
- Must be able to work all days and all shifts
- Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
Preferred qualifications:
- Proven experience as job coach
- High school diploma; BS/BA in social studies or relevant field is a plus