Direct Support-Job Coach

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to provide support for individuals in obtaining and maintaining community employment. The role includes one-on-one job training, developing life skills, and assisting in job search strategies.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, flexible scheduling, and experience working with persons with disabilities. Certification in First-Aid/CPR/AED is required within 30 days of employment. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be certified in First-Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment.
• Have a driver's license and be able to drive from location to location.
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid chauffeur's license (LINC Job Coaches only).
• Have a cellular telephone.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing job task analysis for each assigned job site.
• Provide assistance to help individuals maintain community employment.
• Conduct one-on-one meetings with individuals.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience Working With Persons With Disabilities

Flexibility in scheduling

First-Aid/CPR/AED certification

Acceptable driving record

Ability to drive from location to location

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: Provides support for people to obtain and maintain community employment, including one-on-one job training, performing activities, teaching and developing life skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in completing job task analysis for each assigned job site.
• Works one-on-one with job coach on interpersonal skills, production, work quality, and other life skills as outlined in a person's PCP or individualized employment plan.
• Provide assistance to people to help them obtain and maintain community employment.
• Assists people with learning job skills at job sites in the community to obtain and maintain employment.
• Maintains documentation of individual activity and submit reports to appropriate Workforce Development staff.
• Conducts one-on-one meetings with person.
• Reports weekly to the Workforce Manager to give an overview of progress with assigned people in services.
• Assists people in touring worksites or attending community activities.
• Assist Goodwill Industries in maintaining harmonious relations with employers, families/guardians, and partners.
• Serves as a liaison between person, employer, person support base and other support agencies.
• Performs job duties in a safe manner and assures safe environment for people by maintaining a clean and orderly work area, using proper lifting techniques, positioning people safely, safely securing people in their wheelchairs, and addressing safety concerns before an incident occurs.
• Maintains and implements all applicable safety laws, regulations, and policies. Assures safety of people in the program and staff at Goodwill, in transportation, and in community activities.
• Responsible for immediate completion of accident report forms, unusual occurrences reports.
• Ensure that person is dressed appropriately, clean,toileted/diapered as needed and that all other care needs are attended to according to guidelines.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
• Performs all other duties as assigned and trained.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or GED is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

English/Spanish Bilingual Is Helpful. Experience Working With Persons With Disabilities Is Helpful. A Diversified Job Background Is Helpful. The Incumbent Must

• Must be certified in First-Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule;
• Have an acceptable driving record (all Job Coaches);
• Have a driver's license and be able to drive from location to location;
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid chauffeur's license (LINC Job Coaches only);
• Have a cellular telephone.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds, and be able to perform various job site duties with the ability to demonstrate work for training purposes.