Horticulture-Focused Job Coach for Adults with Disabilities

A New Leaf Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A New Leaf Inc. seeks a dedicated program support professional to provide training for adults with developmental disabilities, helping them become vocationally and personally independent.

This role secures employment opportunities and facilitates integration into the work environment, including providing direct contact services such as vocational skills training using horticulture and individualized objectives.

Qualifications

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Have dependable vehicle at all times.
• Have and maintain automobile insurance coverage at all times.
• Maintain eligibility to operate agency vehicles.
• Physical capacities must include bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 40 pounds.
• Ability to respond quickly to sounds, as well as to see and respond to dangerous situations.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.
• Ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Work flexible schedule based on schedules of persons served by and needs of A New Leaf, Inc., including weekends for plant care.
• Follow policy and procedures of A New Leaf, Inc.
• Ensures all individuals served are safe in their working environment and program participation at all times.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, complete required documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Completes worker assessments and screening and documents progress.
• Ensures trainees learn appropriate work skills, attitudes and behaviors.
• Completes required documentation including program data and timesheets.
• Develops and implements individualized training with a team approach.
• Develops marketing techniques to solicit potential employers and maintain community relationships.
• Records training data and provides ongoing support at job sites.
• Interacts with trainees to promote self-esteem, confidence and morale.
• Represents A New Leaf, Inc. positively and serves as a role model.
• Performs duties as requested to meet organizational needs.

Job description

A New Leaf Inc. seeks a dedicated program support professional to provide training for adults with developmental disabilities, helping them become vocationally and personally independent.

This role secures employment opportunities and facilitates integration into the work environment, including providing direct contact services such as vocational skills training using horticulture and individualized objectives.