Job Coach - Full Time

Arc of Anchorage.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Bonus Available!

Paid time off first year

Job summary

The Arc of Anchorage is seeking a full-time Job Coach to support individuals in the community-based employment program. The role involves one-on-one and small-group coaching to help participants attain and retain jobs, along with coordinating related services and supports.

The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, preferred certification in employment services, and experience with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Certificate in employment services preferred.
• One-year experience working with people who experience developmental disabilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing each individual plan for supported employment.
• Gather information for individuals seeking supported employment services through DVR and related agencies.
• Provide onsite assessment, training, supervision, and support for individuals placed on job sites.
• Support trainees in job readiness, applications, and retention.
• May coordinate transportation to and from the job site.
• Monitor progress with trainee/employer to ensure required supports meet goals.
• Complete notes and documentation of programs and progress.

Skills

Disability support

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate in employment services preferred

Experience with developmental disabilities preferred

Job description

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Job Coach - Full Time

Full Time Hourly LOC, Anchorage, AK, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1343

Salary Range: $19.00 To $19.00 Hourly

• Hiring Bonus Available!
• PLUS...
• Earn up to four weeks of paid time off during your first year of employment.

Please note that applicants must be located in Alaska to be eligible for an interview for this position.

Summary of Job Functions:

Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential.

The Job Coach/Employment Specialist will be responsible for assisting participants of The Arc of Anchorage employment program through the successful completion in attaining and retaining employment opportunities in the community. The Employment Specialist will also be responsible, as assigned, to provide extended services to those clients. A Job Coach may work with individuals one-on-one and/or in a small group and also assist them in pursuing goals related to community activities, social interactions, essential life skills, and hygiene tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists in the development and implementation of each individual to be placed in the supported employment services
• Assists with gathering all required information for individuals seeking supported employment services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR) and associated agency’s staff
• Provides onsite assessment, training, supervision, and support for individuals placed on job sites according to their ongoing plan
• Supports trainees in making job choices, job readiness, applying, and job retention skills
• May provide scheduling/coordination for transportation to and from the job site
• May confer with the trainee employer to monitor progress and determine supports needed to meet employer requirements and fulfill service goals
• May administer, supervise or assist the individual in monitoring their medications and health care needs
• Accurately completes note entry and other documentation of the individual’s programs and progress
• Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Be able to work effectively for and with individuals who have intellectual and behavioral disabilities
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Excellent communication skills, judgment, and a willingness to listen
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certificate in employment services preferred
• One-year experience working with people who experience developmental disabilities strongly preferred

Clearances:

• Background checks are as defined by licensing agencies. Current TB test/clearance may require a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance as needed.
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters
• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment which includes standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.

Equipment Used:

• Vehicle
• Computer (Beginners Level)
• Appropriate Office Equipment

The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer