What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at Kathy Bridges?
Description
We are hiring for Job Coaches who will provide support to clients to foster and develop success in job hunting, interviewing, and community integration. Provides job-site training in community employment settings, working closely with clients and employers to help facilitate job training and ongoing success for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Hours will be day shift, hours ranging between 6:00am – 3:30pm.
Requirements
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of related experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
• Valid California driver's license and clear driving record.
• Full auto insurance, maintained at all times. And must pass CHP background for VDDP.
• CPR and First Aid certifications, or willing to obtain within first 30 days of employment.
• Ability to understand and relate to individuals with disabilities, their families, the community
• Ability to observe, evaluate, document and communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to teach good work habits and social skills to individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of settings.
• Ability to be flexible with scheduling and prioritization of tasks.
• Ability to transport self and clients to multiple employer locations as needed.
• Must pass CHP VDDP, Background, Drug and Alcohol test
Duties and Responsibilities
• Train clients to be independent with the goal job acquisition, successful community integration, and job readiness.
• Act as a program monitor to assigned clients, providing advocacy as needed.
• Transport clients (up to 3 at a time), to job sites, using own vehicle.
• Assist clients with accommodations and ADA related needs.
• Maintain a professional relationship with family members, employers, and funding sources.
• Develop and implement instructional plans, social skill training and provide interventions as needed.
• Complete all required documentation and reports,
• Maintain complete and accurate case files.
• Ensure compliance with safety and confidentiality.
• Acts as a mandated abuse reporter.