Job Coach

Central Valley Training Center; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k, Vacation, Sick, Holidays

Personal Holidays

Job summary

Central Valley Training Center in Visalia, CA is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to help individuals with intellectual disabilities gain and maintain employment in community settings. You will provide individualized and group support at various employment sites close to the participant's location.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, offers a starting salary of $23.68/hour, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities desirable.
• CPR/First Aid and related safety training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model appropriate employment skills and set expectations.
• Monitor participants’ work performance and provide feedback.
• Document performance and maintain safety at work sites.
• Provide supervision and age-appropriate training as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment.

Skills

Communication

Verbal & Written Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CVTC Visalia - Visalia, CA 93291

Position Type: Full-Time (30-34 hours/week)

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Salary Range: $23.68 - $23.68 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Local Travel Only

Job Shift: Day Shift, Weekdays

Job Category: Direct Service Provider

Job Description

JOB TITLE: JOB COACH

EMPLOYEE STATUS: At Will, Non-Exempt, Full-Time

AGENCY: Central Valley Training Center

SUPERVISES: N/A

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

WORK TYPE: In-Person

STARTING SALARY: $23.68/hour

BENEFITS OFFERED: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Personal Holidays

(This job description is not an implied contract for employment.It is a management tool for assigning work.)

Statement of Job

The CVTC Job Coach is responsible for assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in the acquisition of work skills necessary to obtain employment and independently maintain employment in the community.Job Coaches provide ongoing support toparticipants/students working at various employment sites within the community.This support is individual, or group based and centered around work related goals that focus on supporting theparticipant/studentobtainthe maximum level of independence within their job.Job Coaches provide thesupportsnecessary to ensure success at future employment opportunities. Service will be provided at theparticipant’s place of employment.

Daily Responsibilities

• Consistently modelappropriateemploymentskills and holdparticipants/studentsto the same expectations.


• Uphold standards of the work contract or relationshipalways, which may include filling in with a substitute ifaparticipant/student leaves early or is absent.


• Monitorparticipant/studentswork performance and provide feedbackand prompts when needed.


• Provide proper documentation on allparticipant/students’ work performance.


• Provideconstantappropriate supervisionofParticipants/students, implementage-appropriatetraining activities, and applyagency training methods to ensure structure toworkingenvironment.


• Maintain an environment thatpromotes non‑aversive behavior programming, usingpositive interactions withParticipants/studentson a daily basis, responding to crisis using goodjudgment,andinitiatingapproved crisis techniques.


• Collectpertinent data in anerror freemanner.


• Thoroughly and accurately completeprogram paperwork.


• Utilizeindividualized assessments.


• Initiatecommunication and work habits thatfacilitateteamwork with co‑workers.


• Demonstratepositive and professional communication with other agencies and businesses.


• Maintaina clean,organizedand safe environment.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Periodic Responsibilities

• Communicatepertinent information for the purpose of developing individualized assessments,objectivesand plans thatare in agreementwith program/employmentandparticipantidentifiedgoal.


• Provideinput on individualparticipantprograms/employment.


• Initiatetimelycommunication with others, both co‑workers and external professionals,regardingparticipantservices and pertinentprogram/employmentissues.


• Superviseand thoroughly documentappropriate participantoutings and activities.


• Assessandensurethe physical needs of theparticipantare met; communicatepotential health problems to any supervisorin a timely manner; and initiate approved First‑Aid techniques during medical crisis.

Qualifications

Desired Skills and Abilities

Language Skills:

• Clear andtimelycommunication with others.


• Followwritten and verbal directions.


• Presentinformation effectively,accuratelyand thoroughly ina style othercan understand and act upon.


• Listento others’ information, askquestions that clarify the intended message, and respondto questions from manager,Participants/students, and outside organizations.

Writing Skills:

• Writtenwork is thorough andaccurate.


• Written materials are provided ina timelyandwell written manner.

Mathematical Skills:

• Calculation of figures and amounts including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.


• Ability to apply basic math concepts.

Decision Making Abilities:

• Ability to solve practical problems and use available resources.


• Work independently with minimum supervision.


• Interpret and follow a variety of instructions provided verbally, written in diagram or schedule form.


• Maintaingoodjudgmentand composure during challenging situations.


• Establishandmaintain effective working relationships withParticipants/students, staff, community servicerepresentativesand thegeneral public.

Training:

• CPR and First Aid Certification.


• Non Violent Crisis Intervention Training.


• Social Effectiveness Training.


• Positive Behavior Support Training.


• High School diploma orequivalent; experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities is desirable.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, crawl, climb, run, kneel, use hands to finger controls, reach, talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Please note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or management staff as required. Assignments and duties may require additional work beyond normal work hours.

Central Valley Training Center, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment, but rather a management tool for assigning responsibility.

Must possess a valid California issued Driver’s License; personal automobile liability insurance; a vehicle available for use daily; and a driving record that meets the standards outlined in the Company’s hiring policies. Business Exclusions on automobile insurance policies are prohibited. Employee automobile insurance must include a certificate of insurance verifying their policy does not include a Business Exclusion.

Must be willing to travel locally up to 30% of the time.

Must be physically and mentally fit to work with Participants/students who are potentially dangerous to self or others in accordance with the Company’s Physical and Mental Fitness standards; must be willing to complete a health screening physical examination that includes a drug screenand TB test; andmust have the unrestricted capacity to employ Non‑Violent Crisis Intervention Training.

Must meet state personnel licensing standards.

Must be willing to work within a culturally integrated workplace, and be willing to respect human differences based upon race, religion or religious creed, religious observance, color, caste, indigeneity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transitioning, or transgender status, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, protective hairstyles (including, but not limited to braids, twists, and locks, etc.) marital status (includes lawfully recognized same sex marriages), medical condition, disability, military service, military and veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decision making, off‑duty cannabis use, and any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws, regulations, ordinances, and any other characteristic that distinguishes people from one another.