Job Coach

Vinfen; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vinfen in Windsor, CT seeks a dedicated Job Coach to support individuals with mental health conditions, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or behavioral health challenges in achieving meaningful employment. You will provide hands-on on-site coaching, group and 1:1 training at community job sites, and track progress to help people gain skills and independence within their communities.

You will collaborate with families, employers, and Vinfen staff to create supportive environments and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred; experience may substitute for education.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Must be at least 21 years old and have a current, valid US driver’s license for at least 6 months.
• CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MED certified within 150 days of employment.
• CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record checks required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with persons served individually and in groups. Work to develop skills for persons served.
• Provide coaching and training to persons served at community job sites, program job sites, work crews, etc.; travel training may be required.
• Monitor progress on the job and provide written documentation as needed; ensure coverage as appropriate.
• Implement prescribed clinical, educational and vocational/employment programs.
• Responsible for specific data collection, quantify data, transfer to daily chart and perform bi-monthly analysis of data.
• Maintain physical upkeep of the program area. Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored appropriately.
• Act as advocate for persons served in all areas.
• Complete continuous training in applied behavioral analysis, teaching techniques and job coaching.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred; High School diploma or GED required

Job description

Overview

As a Job Coach at Vinfen, you may work with people who have psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or behavioral health challenges to support their career goals. Job Coaches make a big difference in the lives of the people we support. You are a cheerleader, helping people strengthen their confidence. You are a teacher, helping job seekers gain skills that will help them succeed on the job. You are a mentor, helping people take pride in their work and achieve greater independence within their community. Your support and guidance will help individuals achieve goals, overcome barriers, and become more independent. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives.

Job Coaches' work days are diverse and on-the-go. You may coach people individually or in group settings. You may monitor individuals work progress and the effectiveness of various employment and vocational programs. Your work may involve traveling to various work sites in the community to provide hands‑on support to both employers and people we serve at their jobs. You may act as a role model who demonstrates appropriate social interactions with employers and the public. You may track daily progress and achievement of individuals' employment goals. Lastly, you may be responsible for managing the daily operations at a program, facility, or community employment setting.

Keywords: Day Habilitation, day time, mental health, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ABI, acquired brain injury, care worker, care giver, social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, DDS, Direct Care, psychology, mental health, disability, rehabilitative, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery.DayPrograms, VinfenDay, VinfenCTJC

Responsibilities

Summary:

Assist in the implementation of ISP's and recommended plans with emphasis toward community employment. Work directly with persons served on an individual and group basis in workrooms and facility. Provide on‑the‑job training to persons served in community employment settings.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential job duties/responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the information listed below:

• Work directly with persons served individually and in groups. Work to develop skills for persons served.
• Provide coaching and training to persons served at community job sites, program job sites, work crews, etc.; may include travel training, social skills and vocational skills training. Travel to various locations required by Job Coach I.
• Monitor progress on the job and provide written documentation as needed; ensure coverage as appropriate.
• Implement prescribed clinical, educational and vocational/employment programs.
• Responsible for specific data collection, quantify data, transfer to daily chart and perform bi‑monthly analysis of data.
• Maintain physical upkeep of the program area. Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored appropriately.
• Act as advocate for persons served in all areas.
• Complete continuous training in applied behavioral analysis, teaching techniques and job coaching.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

About Vinfen

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

About Us:

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self‑determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,500 dedicated employees are experienced, highly‑trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in over 550 sites throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers.

My Job. My Community. My Vinfen.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related field preferred, but experience may substitute for education. High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year of related experience.
• Strong time management, organizational and writing skills.
• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age and have a current, valid, US drivers' license for at least 6 months.
• All applicants must become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment andMED certified within 150 days of employment.
• All candidates must be able to successfully pass a CORI, reference, national fingerprinting and driving record check.

Keywords: Day Habilitation, day time, mental health, behavioral health, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, ABI, acquired brain injury, care worker, care giver, social services, counseling, social work, group home, DSP, DDS, Direct Care, psychology, mental health, disability, rehabilitative, outreach services, human services, nonprofit, autism, crisis, trauma, advocacy, recovery. DayPrograms, VinfenDay, VinfenCTJC

Pay Range

USD $22.05 - USD $22.05 /Hr.