Job Coach

Easter Seals South Florida Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals South Florida Inc. is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to provide on-the-job supervision and support for young adults with disabilities in a full-time role in Miami, FL.

The position focuses on developing job opportunities, teaching daily living skills, and guiding participants through transition to employment. The successful candidate should have an Associate degree related to mental health or social services, experience with vulnerable youth, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate’s degree with emphasis in Mental Health, Special Education, Psychology or Social Work.
• Behavior Analysis credentials or experience highly preferred.
• Minimum of one year of experience with vulnerable young adults.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Develop appropriate job opportunities for assigned clients using the Individual Supported Employment Model.
• Supervise individuals to ensure the acquisition of daily living skills using TEACCH methodology.
• Complete program participant’s skills assessment (TTAP) and place participants into appropriate job experiences.
• Support participants with VR enrollment and advocate for career advancement and increased wages.
• Supervise clients on the job to ensure site policies and procedures are followed.
• Assist in transportation planning and provide transportation training as needed.
• Maintain ongoing communication with family members and staff regarding client progress.
• Maintain accurate participant records and progress toward goals.
• Provide crisis support as needed.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree in Mental Health / Special Education / Psychology / Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

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Job Coach

Full Time Professional Miami, FL, US

22 days ago Requisition ID: 1083

Salary Range: $48,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Job Coach is responsible for the provision of on-the-job supervision and support for young adults with disabilities. Incumbent in this position demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Job Coach is responsible for:

• Using the Individual Supported Employment Model develop appropriate job opportunities for assigned clients.
• Supervise individuals to ensure the acquisition of daily living skills utilizing TEACCH methodology
• Complete program participant’s skills assessment (TTAP) and place participants into appropriate job experience.
• Support participants with VR enrollment
• Supervise clients on the job to ensure work site policies and procedures are being met.
• Assist in transportation planning and provide transportation training, when necessary.
• Provide systematic and ongoing follow along support and services.
• Advocate for career advancement and increased wages
• Maintain ongoing communication with family members and significant others regarding client progress, problems etc.
• Ensure participants are making progress towards goals and support transition to employment program before the end of training experience.
• Maintain accurate participant records
• Assist with participant crisis as needed.

Physical Demands

Regular to frequent requirement, and as needed, to lift boxes (up to 50 lbs.), including bending, stooping, stretching, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, kneeling or sitting on the floor.

The work is in a cafeteria setting. In order to conduct activities and interact with students in a meaningful way, some physical exertion such as the following physical demands are required:

• Noise level can be moderate to loud.
• Detecting unsafe situations by sight or sound.
• Moving quickly to intervene in unsafe situations.

Educational & Experiential Requirements

Minimum Associate’s degree with and emphasis in Mental Health, Special Education, Psychology or Social Work.

Behavior Analysis credentials or experience highly preferred.

Minimum of one (1) year or experience working with vulnerable young adults preferred.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and accounting software required.

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbal with proactive communication style.
• Customer service-oriented, strong organizational, time management, attention-to-detail and follow-up skills.
• High level of accuracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of participants and staff.
• Desire to improve the lives of people with special needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30%

Other

Work a flexible schedule as required.

Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of Easter Seals South Florida as a whole.

Successful completion of background process which includes: Local background check, Level 2 clearance (FBI, FDLE), clear TB test, medical clearance, drug test and reference checks.

Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable

Easterseals South Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace