Job Coach

Chrysalis; St. George (VT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Chrysalis seeks a Job Coach to support at-risk adults and/or juveniles with intellectual disabilities in a Vermont setting. Under the Employment Specialist, you will train individuals on essential job duties, build relationships with employers, supervise on-site, and document outcomes per Chrysalis policies.

Requirements include 21+ years old, English proficiency, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to participate in CPR/First Aid and related trainings.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 21 or older.
• Criminal background check required.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English effectively.
• Be eligible to drive per Chrysalis policy.

Responsibilities

• Understand the essential job responsibilities and coach the individual to promote independence in the workplace.
• Identify skills and accommodations to optimize employer relationships.
• Develop professional relationships with employer and coworkers to support natural supports.
• Communicate with the individual’s support team, employer, and coworkers.
• Complete required documentation within established time frames.

Skills

Communication skills

Public relations

Independent worker

Privacy compliance

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Job description

Hourly Wage: $16.25 - $19.50

Chrysalis is a company that provides a variety of support services for at-risk adults and/or juveniles with intellectual disabilities.These individuals may also have a variety of medical issues. This position requires the ability to work in stress-filled and safety-sensitive environments, make crucial decisions in regards to the care and treatment of at-risk individuals, and possess the ability to communicate those decisions effectively to the individual's team. Under the general supervision of the Employment Specialist, the Job Coach will be responsible to facilitate Vocational Rehabilitation supported and customized employment services. These services include training the individuals on essential job duties, establishing relationships with the individual’s employer and coworkers, supervising the individuals in their job, and all other functions independently within the constraints of Chrysalis policies and procedure to assure individuals receive the highest quality of services possible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the individual’s essential job responsibilities and implement coaching techniques to train and promote the individual’s independence in the workplace.
• Through observation, individual interviews, and general interactions, identifies an individual’s skills, abilities, conditions and contributions to customize the employer relationship.
• Facilitate natural supports to the individual by developing professional relationships with the individual’s employer and coworkers.
• Communicate effectively with the individual’s support team, employer, and coworkers.
• Identify necessary accommodations that individuals may need to be successful in the workplace.
• Support problem solving processes as an intermediary between the employer and the individual while assessing performance. Renegotiate as needed with an employer.
• Teach daily living skills to the individual as it relates to their essential job responsibilities.

• Complete all necessary documentation that clearly and legibly reflects the individual, as required by Chrysalis and the State, within established time frames.

• Supervise the individual according to their established Support Guidelines.
• Support the individual’s Person Centered Support Plans (PCSP) and goals, including implementing techniques as outlined in the individual’s Behavior Support Plans.
• Identify and create opportunities for the individual to increase quality of life in the workplace.
• Punctuality and regular/consistent attendance at the worksite are required. The job coach must be able to ensure proper oversight of individuals and their worksite schedules to facilitate successful employment outcomes.
• Attend organizational training and provides documentation ofcertifications required for employment with Chrysalis.
• Understand qualification process for Paratransit or other transportation options, and ability to train an individual on how to use these services.
• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned by the Employment Specialist. This also includes being assigned shifts in Chrysalis home or day program as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of least21years old
• Pass a criminal background check
• Should possess the ability to speak, read and write effectively in English
• Be eligible to drive according to Chrysalis policy

DRIVING POLICY:

• To drive your personal vehicle:

  • Have to be between the ages of20-21 years old with no moving violations.OR
  • 22 years or older with up to 2 minor moving violations.
• To drive a company vehicle:
  • Have to be at least 21 years old with no moving violations.OR
  • 22 years or older with up to 2 minor moving violations.

*Driving record will be ran before interview. Please make sure you bring a valid drivers license to the interview.

Training and Certifications:

• Complete Workplace Supports Training
• Complete annual CPR, First Aid, OSHA and SOAR training.
• Complete annual Human Rights, Abuse Neglect, Maltreatment and Exploitation Training.
• Obtain and maintain Food Handler's Permit.
• Complete any other required training assigned by Chrysalis.

Current Availability/Scheduling Needs

• The nature of the employment program at this time requires Chrysalis Job Coaches to be flexible with scheduling needs and have weekend availability. Job Coaches, as such, are scheduled in accordance with the individual’s assigned work schedules and may be subject to change at any time based on the employer’s needs. These schedule changes are typically made with advanced notice to the Employment Specialist to allow for reasonable job coaching scheduling planning. Additionally, while the employment program at Chrysalis is currently growing, additional hours Full-Time Job Coaches may be assigned and supplemented with shifts in Chrysalis homes and/or day programs.
  • Part time with potential of Full time: Priority scheduling of job coaching 20hours as shifts are available, as the position grows there will be potential of Full time 30 to 40 hours. Additional shifts in Chrysalis homes and/or day programs are assigned at the discretion of the Employment Specialist to supplement full-time hours based on Job Coach’s availability.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understand policies and follow the Provider Code of Conduct/ Abuse Neglect, Exploitation, Maltreatment Policy according to state standards.
• Excellent public relations skills working with individuals and employment personnel.
• Ability to work successfully unsupervised.
• Displays integrity, trust, and follow through in all interactions.
• Follows established safety practices and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment.
• Works effectively within a team to enhance service delivery while respecting the right to privacy, confidentiality, HIPPA of the individual.

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