Impactful Job Coach for Inclusive Employment

Community Options, Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, V

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Rockville, MD is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to supervise and train adults with disabilities to acquire job and life skills critical to employment. The role emphasizes using best practices and technology in a community-based setting.

Starting rate is $18.00 an hour. Responsibilities include teaching job skills, assisting with resumes and interviews, coordinating with employers, and accurately completing documentation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ full-time work experience in employment or related field required.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to help the consumer obtain and maintain competitive employment.
• Teach independent job skills and use task analysis and supports including assistive technology.
• Assist with resume creation, interviews, and job applications.
• Work with consumers at the job site, breaking tasks into teachable components.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely.
• Communicate progress to employers, family, and support staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Documentation

English literacy

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Job Coach in Rockville, MD to supervise and train adults with special needs on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. The Job Coach uses best practices and technology within a community-based employment setting. The
Job Coach will supervise and train consumers with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. This person will use the least intrusive methods to prepare the consumer for the job.

Starting rate is:$18.00 an hour

Responsibilities

• Provide the necessary assistance to the consumer in order for the consumer to be placed in competitive employment and maintain employment
• Teach the consumer independent job skills, requirements utilizing job task analysis, job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
• Assist consumers in reinforcing essential skills, or teaching new skills in developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application
• Work side by side with consumers at the job site, analyzing the job requirements and breaking it into manageable components that can be taught to the consumer
• Complete any unfinished work of the consumer during the initial training
• Identify and solve problems before they become a crisis for the consumer, employer and coworkers
• Build a support network between the consumers and community members
• Communicate consumer’s progress to the employer and support people, including family, residential staff and other professionals
• Accurately complete all documentation
• Attend conferences, seminars, and training as needed
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ full-time work experience in employment or related field
• Successful completion of required trainings
• State trainings as required
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of employer expectations and local job market
• Ability to analyze a job and break it into manageable components
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in a crisis situation
• Ability to effectively and professionally communicate/interact with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally
• Ability to present ideas and factual data in a clear concise manner
• Ability exercise professional judgment and common sense on a daily basis
• Ability to work creatively within the agency structure and as a team member with others in the agency and the community
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with consumers
• Ability to read and write English
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty)

Working Conditions

• Frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of consumer’s or equipment
• While performing the duties of the job, travel required by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions
• May transport participants in own vehicle
• May occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participants
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
• Work will take place in the administrative office, community, and in the homes
• Work a flexible schedule as determined by needs of the consumer and the supervisor
• Occasional overtime required
• Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to: [e-mail]

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity EmployerM/F/D/V

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