Job Coach- Community Employment

MCAR, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

MCAR, Inc. in Hermitage, PA seeks a part-time Job Coach to supervise individuals in various community settings and help implement ISP goals. Responsibilities include charting, personal care assistance, and supporting daily activities.

The role requires at least a high school diploma (or 30 college credits) with one year of related experience; ACRE training must be completed within six months of hire. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma and one year of work experience in industry or rehabilitation.
• ACRE approved training must be completed within six months of hire.
• Ability to work effectively with people and aid them to grow in their potential.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals.
• Basic knowledge of developmental disabilities and its social and emotional impact.
• Knowledge of basic woodworking and construction skills.
• Ability to judge health and safety and respond to emergencies appropriately.
• Driver's license, SSN, and education credentials required for pre-employment review.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision in 1:1, 1:3, 1:6, or 1:10 settings as location requires.
• Adhere to MCAR Community Employment guidelines and ODP standards.
• Serve as an implementer for individuals' ISP-based goals.
• Complete computer-based charting as necessary.
• Assist individuals with personal care needs, provide instruction and training.
• Attend staff meetings and assist with arrival/departure logistics.
• Assist individuals during lunch and break times.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Empathy

Safety awareness

Emergency response

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ACRE training

Job description

Job Coach - Community Employment

MCAR, Inc. - Hermitage, PA

www.mercerarc.org

Since 1952, MCAR, Inc. has been the leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We promote human rights, provide residential services and create employment opportunities for those with disabilities. We are seeking dedicated Job Coach who want to help us continue to provide services that improve the quality of life for people with special needs in Mercer County.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision, in a variety of individual/staff rations that include, but are not limited to 1:1, 1:3, 1:6, 1:10 settings, depending upon location.
• Adhere to Community Employment guidelines established by MCAR, Inc. and the Office of Developmental Programs(ODP) in providing direct supervision in 1:1 or 1:3 community settings.
• Serve as an implementer for individual's goals per annual ISP.
• Complete computer based charting as necessary.
• Assist individuals with personal care needs, provide instruction, demonstrations, hands on trainings as needed, counts, records and monitor finished product for quality control.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist with arrival/departure logistics
• Assist individuals during lunch and breaks times.

Job Requirements:

• Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university, or a high school diploma and one (1) year of work experience in industry or rehabilitation or a general education certificate, and one (1) year of work experience in industry or rehabilitation.
• Successful completion of ACRE approved required training within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to work effectively with people and aid them to grow in the constructive use of their potential in adjusting to their specific problems or disability
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Individuals
• Basic knowledge of developmental disabilities and its social and emotional impact
• Knowledge of basic skills pertaining to woodworking and construction
• Ability to make sound judgement regarding the health and safety of persons with developmental disabilities and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Driver's License, Social Security Card and High School / GED diploma for pre-employment review
• Operational Vehicle
• Vehicle Registration
• Vehicle Insurance
• Pre-Employment Criminal Background, Physical Examination, TB Test, Drug-Screen

Essential Functions

• Operate car/van (handicap with lift)
• Computer
• Dollies
• Electric Pallet Truck/Tow Motor
• Scale
• Assorted hand tools and various electric tools

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MCAR, Inc.

HR Department - Administration Building

850 N. Hermitage Road

Hermitage, PA 16148

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.80 per hour