Job Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Employee discounts

403b plan

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Lawrenceville, New Jersey is seeking a full-time Job Coach to support individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based employment setting.

The Job Coach will supervise and train participants to acquire job skills, work routines, and personal life activities that enable successful employment. The role requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of full-time work experience in employment or related field.
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to analyze a job and break it into manageable components.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in a crisis.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks.

Responsibilities

• Teach individuals job skills using task analysis and supports.
• Work beside individuals at the job site breaking tasks into components.
• Build a support network between the individual and community.
• Communicate progress to employer, family, residential staff, and other professionals.
• Complete all documentation accurately.
• Cooperate with license and department staff during inspections.

Skills

Job analysis

Communication

English literacy

Interpersonal skills

Judgment under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

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

We are now hiring a Full-Time Job Coach in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The Job Coach uses best practices and technology within a community-based employment setting. The Job Coach will supervise and train individuals with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routines, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment.

Pay Rate- $18.00 per hour

Responsibilities

• Teach individuals independent job skills, requirements utilizing job task analysis, job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
• Work side-by-side with individuals at the job site, analyzing the job requirements and breaking it into manageable components that can be taught to the individual
• Build a support network between the individual and community members
• Communicate individual’s progress to the employer and support people, including family, residential staff, and other professionals
• Accurately complete all documentation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years’ full-time work experience in employment or related field
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
• 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 present ideas and factual data in a clear concise manner
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals
• Ability to read and write English
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V