Job Coach

Feist Vocational Counseling & Placement LLC.; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Feist Vocational Counseling and Placement LLC seeks a Vocational Coach to join its team in Dane County. The role offers customized schedules with strong team support and the opportunity to truly love your job on-site with clients who have disabilities.

The coach provides on-site training, coordinates with the treatment team and partners, and submits progress reviews to help clients succeed in their placements.

Qualifications

• Ability to evaluate and problem-solve disability and job-related concerns.
• Sensitivity to the needs of underserved adults with multiple barriers to employment.
• Ability to communicate clearly (verbal and written).
• Must have Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and assisting a person with a disability to understand all aspects of the Position: from how to clock in and out, workplace norms, introductions to co-workers/managers/supervisor, and job duties.
• Providing one-on-one training on a job site.
• Help identify accommodations the employee may need, including adaptive and assistive technology devices.
• Coordinate team meetings with treatment team, IRIS Providers, parents and other community partners.
• Complete monthly reports including barriers, new skills learned, and natural support developed at workplace.

Skills

Adaptability

Clear communication

Problem solving

Driving

Job description

Job Description

Vocational Coach Description:

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding job with the ability to choose your schedule? Feist Vocational Counseling and Placement, a leading employment organization in Dane County, is seeking a Vocational Coach to join its dynamic team of coaches! We offer customized schedules, great team support and most of all the ability to truly LOVE your job!

A Vocational coach provides specialized on-site training to employees with disabilities to help maintain their current job, work with a comprehensive team to coordinate team meetings and submit progress reviews.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assessing and assisting a person with a disability to understand all aspects of the Position: from “how to clock in and out”, workplace norms, introductions to co-workers/managers/supervisor, and job duties
• Providing one-on-one training on a job site
• Help identify accommodation’s the employee may need, including adaptive and assistive technology devices
• Responsible for facilitating client/employee confidence in performing the job independently
• Provide support in completing tasks, including modeling appropriate behaviors as needed
• Coordinate team meetings with treatment team, IRIS Providers, parents and other community partners
• Complete monthly reports including newly identified barriers, new skills learned, and natural support developed at workplace

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to evaluate and problem-solve disability and job-related concerns.
• Sensitivity to the needs of underserved adults with multiple barriers to employment
• Ability to deal with challenging behavior while teaching job tasks, and communicate any support needed
• Must be able to communicate clearly (verbal and written)
• Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation. (Vehicle required)
• Successful completion of a standard background check, including review of any criminal record and complying with the State of Wisconsin DVR Criminal background check policy
• Completed State of WI-Work Force Development Modules and Ethics Training. (provided)

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours a day
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to work in variable conditions (lighting, temperature, noise) indoors and outdoors (examples: office areas, retail stores, shop floor in production areas)

Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Dental insurance
• 401k Retirement plan with profit sharing
• Paid Time Off (PTO, with Annual increases), and Paid holidays

Pay: $19-$21 per hour

Mileage reimbursement is provided to all employees who work an average of 14 hours or more per week in the month they are requesting reimbursement, or employees who transport clients.

Part time: 10-25 Hours per week (Times of availability Will be provided by you to provide the perfect schedule to fit your needs)

Full-time: 32+ Hours per week with a competitive benefits package

Feist VCP, LLC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer

The employer will provide reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Company Description

Feist Vocational Counseling and Placement, a leading employment organization in Dane County specializes in job supports and placements, engaging classes, social activities and housing for individuals with disabilities.