Job Coach

Coshoctonjfs; Coshocton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coshocton’s Fuse Network in Ohio is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to assist adults with developmental disabilities in identifying and securing meaningful employment, and to provide ongoing support on and off the job.

You will analyze jobs, break tasks into trainable steps, help build natural supports at work, and coach individuals toward independence while modeling professional conduct and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to organize and prioritize position responsibilities and maintain accurate records.
• Friendly, personable, caring, and creative demeanor is essential.
• Proficiency with computers and Google Workspace.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide on- and off-site support and connections to employment resources.
• Observe and evaluate performance, behavior, and well-being on and off the work site.
• Coach individuals through the employer's new hire and orientation process.
• Develop working knowledge about the worksite and comply with policies and procedures.
• Promote and coach individuals to perform work responsibilities that foster independence.
• Serve as a liaison between the individual and the employer to facilitate positive worker relationships.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Google Workspace

Organization & prioritization

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

Coshocton’s Fuse Network is looking for a Job Coach!

Job ID:293531545

Job Description

The Job coach is responsible for assisting adults with Developmental Disabilities with identifying appropriate and satisfying employment, locating and securing employment, and providing the necessary support to maintainor improve their employment opportunities.

• Provides both on and off site support, coordination, and connections to employment resources for individuals.
• Observes and evaluates an individual’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical well being on and off the work site.
• Assists and coaches individuals through the employer’s new hire and orientation process, facility and work site orientations. Develops working knowledge about the worksite and complies with and coaches individuals on policies and procedures.
• Provides on-going monitoringand support in regards to performance, safety, responsibilities.
• Analyzes Jobs and work environments and breaks jobs down into trainable steps.
• Helps build natural supports within the work site and relationships with co-workers.
• Promotes and coaches individuals to perform work responsibilities that foster independence.
• Promotes a positive work attitude, proper grooming, acceptable work attire, and generally accepted work conduct by serving as a role model.
• Serves as a liaison between the individual and the employer to facilitate an appropriate worker to supervisor relationship.
• Demonstrates proficientwritten and verbal skills for effective communication.
• Transports individuals as necessary to accommodate employment opportunities.
• Completes additional tasks and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Qualifications

• Must have a HS diploma or GED
• Must be able to pass background screenings
• Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and automobile insurance.
• Ability to organize and prioritizeposition responsibilities and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish positive relationships with peers and in the community.
• Must be friendly, personable, caring, and creative.
• Must be proficient in computers and Google workspace.
• Must be able to maintain confidential information.

Physical requirements

• Must have the physical ability to frequently stand, climb stairs, lift up to 25 lbs, twist, bend, squat, stoop, and reach.
• Must be able to frequently walk and drive within the community in conditions including heat, cold, and inclement weather.
• Must be able to pass a required physical examination, including hearing, vision, and drug screenings.