Job Coach (Baton Rouge, LA)

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA is seeking a JobCoach-CBE to support program participants in obtaining and maintaining employment. You will review assessments, develop IPPs, and coordinate job placement with community partners.

Responsibilities include on-the-job training, advocacy at worksites, and diligent progress reporting to funders, while ensuring compliance with site rules and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review participant assessments and IPP and help secure and maintain employment.
• Document participant progress and provide feedback to funding sources and other parties.
• Develop job placement sites in the community.
• Assess program participants’ potential through job analysis and task analysis.
• Create Individual Program Plans with measurable goals and monitor progress.
• Provide on-the-job training support and identify natural supports in the workplace.
• Advocate for participants at worksites and work-related events.
• Communicate progress through conversations, monthly reports, and logs.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and timely.
• Report daily to the Job Coach supervisor on schedules.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and worksite rules.
• Assist in recruitment and placement of program participants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English communication

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Ability to handle high stress

Education

High school diploma

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Job Title: JobCoach-CBE Reports To: CBE Case Manager

Division: CareerDevelopment Classification:Non-Exempt, F/T or P/T

Supervises: ProgramParticipants Reviewed/Revised: 04/19/2021

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Essential Functions:

Responsibilities: To review each assigned participant’sassessment and Individualized Program Plan, (IPP), and facilitate theirsecuring and maintaining of employment.To document participant performance and provide feedback to fundingsources and other interested parties with a right to know. To develop job placement sites in thecommunity.

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1. To assess each program participant’s potential to perform a job byconducting a job analysis, task analysis and job site modification needs.

1. To develop an Individual Program Plan, in conjunction with theprogram participant, which identifies strengths and weaknesses, setsrealistic, obtainable, quantifiable goals, and reviews the participant’sprogress on a consistent basis.

1. To provide on-the-job training support, identify natural supportsin the workplace and to utilize behavioral training techniques.

1. To act as an intermediary and advocate for program participants at the work site and at work-related functions.

1. To access and provide on-going feedback on participant progress toall concerned parties through conversations, monthly reports, andchronological logs.

1. To implement a systematic method of instructional fading and toprovide on-going follow-up services.

1. To complete accurately and timely all required monthly paperwork.

1. To report on a daily basis to the Job Coach supervisor on the workschedule of assigned program participants.

1. To adhere to work site rules and regulations regarding companypolicies, dress, parking, lunch and breaks, etc.

1. To assist in the recruitment and placement of programparticipants.

Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be able to interact cordially and productively with a varietyof people.
2. Must be able to market Goodwill and explain the mission to thegeneral public.
3. Must establish and maintain effective working relationships with,and among, all personnel.
4. Must be able to read, write and communicate clearly in English.
5. Must maintain strict confidentiality of all information.
6. Must be able to function in a hectic work environment withoccasional periods of high stress.
7. Must be able to work long or extended hours, including nights andweekends.

Requirements:

1. High School diploma or equivalent required, degree in SocialService field preferred.

2. Experience working with individuals with disabilities.

3. Must pass criminal background check.

4. Must be able to clear DMV check.

5. Mustprovide own transportation.

6. Mustpossess valid driver’s license and maintain current vehicle registration,liability insurance and vehicle inspection.

Physical/Mental Demands:

Must be able to toleratefrequent periods of high stress, heavy workload, and multiple priorities. Must be ambulatory. Must be able to see, hear, speak, and otherwisecommunicate effectively with participants, employees, and staff. Must be ableto stand, sit, walk, climb, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, handle andpossess depth perception.