Position Summary
The Summer Programs Job Coach assists high school students with disabilities with employment supports. This position utilizes individualized techniques and teaching strategies to support individuals on the job. Ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements, and accreditation standards.
Essential Functions
• Promotes building work-related skills and independence on the job. • Provides training, coaching, feedback, and tools for individualized supports, including building natural supports in the work environment. • Assesses job site appropriateness, natural supports, and work culture to ensure a good fit between individuals and organizations. • Reviews service plans and individual progress for satisfaction of services and quality assurance. • Completes accurate log notes and data collection, which reflect progress on plan goals. • Participates in staff meetings, departmental trainings, for on-going growth and development.
Position Competencies
Knowledge of disabilities, including behavior supports and accommodations for individuals with disabilities in the work environment. Maintains professional communication with individuals, funders, families, employers, and other professionals. Knowledge of effective teaching and training techniques in order to build individual skills and provide supports. Able to work independently on the job when providing supports. Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Easterseals Midwest Core Competencies
Adaptability & Initiative Adapts to changes in the work environment and prioritizes activities to manage work responsibilities.
Communications Communicates and exchanges accurate information through a variety of methods.
Dependability Executes job duties within specified timeframes in order to meet agency objectives.
Job Knowledge & Quality Maintains knowledge related to job responsibilities and ensures that output meets or exceeds established standards.
Judgment & Problem Solving Exhibits sound decision making skills and includes other staff in decision making when appropriate.
Teamwork & Professionalism Establishes and maintains effective relationships and works cooperatively in group situations.
Qualifications
Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree or bachelors degree in human services or business-related field preferred. At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. Experience working in supported employment preferred.
Additional Requirements
This position may work day, evening, and/or weekend hours depending on the needs of the organization. This position requires driving a personal vehicle to travel to job sites. May be required to transport individuals to worksite locations. Must have a reliable vehicle and maintain current drivers license and proof of insurance. Must complete and maintain all required trainings and certifications. Must maintain confidential information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.