Direct Services- Job Coach

The Arc LA OC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves developing and implementing training plans, supporting participants in achieving their employment goals, and maintaining documentation of their progress. Candidates must have strong communication skills, be patient, and have experience working with diverse populations. A high school diploma is required, with a preference for some college education. This position is crucial for fostering inclusive work environments.

Qualifications

• Must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check.
• Able to lift a minimum of 45lbs.
• Experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement direct instruction plans for participants.
• Ensure program objectives and outcomes are met.
• Engage with participants in daily activities to support their goals.
• Maintain records of program activities and documentation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teambuilding skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Description

BASIC RESPONSIBILITY:

Job coaches will maintain effective work placement sites for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities working in various communities in the Supported Employment Program. Job coaches will work on reaching and achieving goals of the organization and supported employment program. The Supported Employment Program includes individual and/or group placements. Job coaches report directly to the Program Innovation Leader and Director of Programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Develops and implements direct instruction plan for participants in the Supported Employment Program, including specific training and adjustment to their work environments.
2. Ensures program staff are meeting program objectives and meeting outcomes for program participants as described and planned for in IPP.
3. Actively engage with participants in daily activities that support a person-centered approach and supports the participant’s individual program goals.
4. Ensure current records of program activities, calendars, and documentation are maintained.
5. Is available to participants, families and employers for feedback, updates, problem solving and crisis intervention.
6. Maintains all on-the-job records. Evaluates instructional plan and monthly progress, making revisions whenever necessary. Obtains information from employer on job performance.
7. Develops adaptive methods of training and instruction based on the participant’s needs.
8. Ensures the safety and well-being of all program participants, at all times, by following organizational policies, procedures and responding promptly to any concerns or incidents.
9. Works with employers to fully integrate participants into the work environment, including modification of standard training and instruction, building relationships with co-workers, and adjusting to the workplace.
10. Train participants to use public transit as needed.
11. Participates in case reviews and goal planning for each worker.
12. Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

General:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• Must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check.
• Hold a current California driver’s license.
• Can lift a minimum of 45lbs.
• Strong communication and teambuilding skills.
• Willingness to learn and be flexible to changing State and program requirements.
• Able to be patient and work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a respectful and professional manner.
• Strong computer skills and able to navigate programs for data entry and recording.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Person Centered Competencies:

• Self-Awareness- Is self-aware of how their own culture, temperament, personality dynamics, prejudices and communication style impacts those we serve and work with. Always works to provide positive engagements with others.
• Personal Integrity- Has minimal conflicts and has clear values of caring for people we serve and those we work with. Acts in accordance with those values and implements them consistently over time.
• Informed Decision Making- Has the ability to use information available and provide to them to ensure the best possible decisions are made.
• Yielding Control- The ability to allow others to be a part of planning, decision making and how activities are carried out.
• Team Building- Fosters an environment where all are able to collaborate and contribute to creating a cohesive unit in order to meet organizational goals.
• Focus on Strengths- Focuses on the positive attributes of a person. Creates opportunities for the attributes to be highlighted
• Active and Reflective Listening- Uses active listening when communicating. Demonstrates their understanding of what the speaker is stating to ensure the speaker feels heard and understood
• Understanding of Living Best Life- Staff ensures participants are actively engaged in person centered activities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, some college preferred.
• Minimum of 3 year of experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Bilingual preferred.
• Able to successfully complete organizational provided Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training.