DSS (Job Coach) - Part time - ( TEHACHAPI)

Tascservices; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) in Tehachapi, CA seeks a part-time Employment Direct Support Specialist to coach clients in the community, orient them to work settings, and help them achieve IHSP goals. You will model job duties, ensure safety and policy adherence, and provide ongoing guidance for long-term independence.

Responsibilities include hands-on training, teaching workplace behaviors, supporting client productivity, and coordinating with case managers.

Qualifications

• Must complete 40-hour ACRE training and obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Experience with persons with developmental disabilities desirable; requires initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• After hours and weekend availability required.
• Must have current California Driver’s license/Insurance and clean DMV
• Must receive criminal record clearance through the DOJ.
• Must have reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, a valid California driver license and driving record acceptable to TASC insurance provider
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in English
• Maintain all certifications up to date

Responsibilities

• Direct Support: orient clients to work environment, job expectations and safety procedures
• Model and perform job duties with clients to demonstrate proper techniques and expectations
• Adhere to employer policies, culture and dress code
• Develop, implement and follow a structured task checklist
• Complete daily care notes and data sheets
• Provide hands-on training to support client performance
• Teach and reinforce workplace behaviors and social skills
• Support clients in building positive working relationships
• Provide coaching, mentoring and advocacy for job success
• Assist in developing IHSP goals and monitor progress
• Participate in IHSP goals and IPP meetings
• Facilitate employment readiness classes
• Maintain a safe and supportive work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Participate in weekly meetings and trainings

Skills

Read/write English

Communication skills

Independent work

After-hours availability

Driver's license

Education

First Aid/CPR certification

ACRE 40-hour training

Job description

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DSS (Job Coach) - Part time - ( TEHACHAPI)

Part Time The Adult Skills Center, Lake Balboa, CA, US

12 days ago Requisition ID: 1702

Salary Range: $18.47 To $23.00 Hourly

Satisfactory completion of post-employment testing is required to maintain employment.

Pay Range: $18.47 - $23.00

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Adult Skills Center (TASC) provides innovative and proactive services that empower individuals with diverse intellectual, developmental, and mental health needs to achieve their highest level of Independence and realize their greatest potential. The Employment Direct Support Specialist ensures assistance is provided as needed for program operations and clients, provides job coaching for newly hired clients in the community, and assists clients with adjusting/acclimating to their new job. The DSS works with Case Managers to identify challenges and ensure best outcomes for clients in their jobs.

Primary duties:

• Direct Support
• Orients clients to their work environment, including job expectations and safety procedures
• Models and performs all job duties alongside clients in their employment setting to demonstrate proper techniques and expectations
• Maintains professionalism by adhering to the client employer’s company policies, culture, and dress code (including but not limited to, non-offensive tattoos, non-distracting hair color/styles, non-distracting jewelry, etc.)
• Develops, implements, and follows a structured task checklist to ensure all job duties are completed accurately and completely
• Completes timely and accurate daily care notes and/or data sheets
• Provides hands on training to support clients in meeting employer performance standards and productivity goals
• Teaches, models, and reinforces appropriate workplace behaviors, communication, and social skills at the worksite
• Supports clients in building and maintaining positive working relationships with coworkers and supervisors
• Provides support, instruction, coaching, counseling, mentoring, and advocacy to ensure job success
• Provides ongoing coaching, guidance, mentoring, and advocacy to promote long-term job success and independence
• Assists clients in developing individualized goals as part of their Individual Habilitation Services Plan (IHSP)
• Monitors client progress and provides support to help achieve IHSP goals
• Participates in the client’s IPP meetings
• Participates and/or assists with facilitating employment readiness classes for clients
• Ensures a safe and supportive work environment by following all safety and reporting procedures as required by TASC and client employers

Other Duties:

• Perform other duties as assigned
• Perform other off-site duties as assigned
• Participate in weekly meetings, trainings, etc. as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Required to complete 40-hour ACRE training and obtain certification within six months of hire
• Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities desirable. Requires initiative, creativity and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Basic computer skills necessary.
• After hours and weekend availability required
• Must be able to successfully complete First Aid/CPRMust have current California Driver’s license/Insurance and clean DMV
• Must receive criminal record clearance through the DOJ
• Must have reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, a valid California driver license and driving record acceptable to TASC insurance provider
• After hours and open availability required
• Ability to read, write and interpret documents in English
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in English
• Maintain all certifications up to date

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to drive company and/or personal vehicle for work, including transporting clients to and from work and/or appointments as needed, maintain valid driver’s license and car insurance, if required to drive for position.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program

After hours and weekend availability required