Community-Based Job Coach for Supported Employment

At Peace Health Care Agency; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

At Peace Health Care is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide Supported Employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on helping clients identify employment goals, obtain competitive integrated employment, and develop workplace skills in community-based settings.

Responsibilities include job development, resume support, interview prep, and ongoing coaching to reduce paid supports as clients gain independence, while collaborating with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or experience in human services, rehabilitation, education, employment services, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build professional relationships with community employers.
• Ability to work independently in community-based settings.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Reliable attendance and dependability.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation when transportation is part of assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to successfully complete required background checks and clearances.
• Ability to complete all required ODP/Chapter 6100 orientation, annual training, individual-specific training, and employment-service training requirements.

Responsabilités

• Provide individualized, person-centered Supported Employment services based on each individual's ISP, strengths, preferences, needs, and employment goals.
• Assist individuals with identifying career interests and employment preferences.
• Support job searching, applications, résumé development, interview preparation, and employer outreach.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with local employers.
• Complete job analyses and task analyses to identify job duties, workplace expectations, training needs, and appropriate supports.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and systematic instruction.
• Use appropriate teaching strategies such as modeling, verbal and gestural prompts, visual supports, task analysis, reinforcement, and other individualized techniques.
• Help individuals develop workplace skills including attendance, communication, task completion, time management, appropriate workplace behavior, and interaction with supervisors and coworkers.
• Encourage independence and natural workplace supports rather than unnecessary dependence on paid staff.
• Develop and implement plans for gradually fading job-coaching support as the individual becomes more independent.
• Assist individuals in communicating directly with supervisors and coworkers whenever possible.
• Maintain professional relationships and appropriate boundaries with individuals, employers, families, and team members.
• Monitor employment progress and communicate significant changes or concerns to the appropriate supervisor and support team.
• Follow all health, safety, emergency, incident-management, confidentiality, and individual-rights requirements.
• Provide transportation when required and authorized by agency policy.
• Complete accurate and timely service documentation for all services provided.
• Participate in required training, supervision, team meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Connaissances

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Organization

Documentation

Confidentiality

Reliability

Driver's license

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

At Peace Health Care is seeking an Employment Specialist to provide Supported Employment services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on helping clients identify employment goals, obtain competitive integrated employment, and develop workplace skills in community-based settings.

Responsibilities include job development, resume support, interview prep, and ongoing coaching to reduce paid supports as clients gain independence, while collaborating with