Job Coach II

Jobtailor; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Somerville, MA seeks a qualified professional to develop and implement ISP/PSTP and to manage community employment programs, training staff, and supervising contract work. You will participate in vocational profile development, monitor clinical, educational, and employment outcomes, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to advance goals for people served.

This role requires hands-on supervision, data analysis, and advocacy to ensure high-quality rehabilitation

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid US driver's license and safe driving record.
• Ability to pass a driver's screening background check.
• CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, MAP and NET certifications or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement ISP/PSTP and vocational plans.
• Manage daily operations in workroom, facility, and community settings.
• Oversee employment training, contract work, program maintenance, and community employment.
• Participate in ISP/PSTP and vocational profile development and manage a caseload.
• Monitor and evaluate clinical, educational, and vocational/employment programs.
• Collect and analyze data bi-monthly and recommend changes.
• Meet monthly with the interdisciplinary team to review goals.
• Work with individuals to develop skills, both individually and in groups.
• Supervise Job Coach I activities and assist with training staff and interns.
• Provide training and development activities as needed.
• Complete monthly progress notes and assessments; maintain area and equipment.
• Advocate for people served and perform related duties.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Positive Role Modeling

Advocacy Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Safety Care

MAP

NET

Valid Driver's License

Tools

Computer

Calculator

Copier

Printer

Job description

• Develop and implement ISP/PSTPs and recommended plans emphasizing community employment
• Manage daily operations in workroom, facility, and community employment settings
• Oversee employment training, contract work, program maintenance, and community employment
• Participate in ISP/PSTP and vocational profile development and manage a caseload
• Monitor and evaluate clinical, educational, and vocational/employment programs
• Collect and analyze data bi-monthly and recommend changes to rehabilitation interventions and teaching strategies
• Meet monthly with the interdisciplinary team to review treatment, educational, and vocational/employment goals
• Work individually and in groups with people served to develop skills
• Supervise Job Coach I activities and assist with training new staff, relief staff, and interns
• Provide training and development activities as needed
• Complete monthly progress notes and semi-annual and/or annual assessments
• Maintain program area, supplies, and equipment
• Advocate for people served and perform related duties

Requirements

• One to two years of experience in a related function
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license presented at employment
• At least 21 years of age
• Valid US driver's license maintained for at least six months
• Adequate insurance and safe driving record if using a personal vehicle
• Ability to pass a driver's screening background check
• CPR required within two weeks of hire
• First Aid required within two weeks of hire
• Safety Care required within 90 days of hire
• MAP required within 150 days of hire
• NET required
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb, lift at least 25 pounds, and assist clients with daily living tasks
• Ability to operate a computer, calculator, copier, and printer
• Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
• Knowledge of empowerment, self-advocacy, applied behavioral analysis, communication styles, assessment practices, crisis intervention, community resources, documentation requirements, and physical and independent living management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to provide a positive role model

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing Individual Service Plans (ISP) and Person-Centered Support Plans (PSTP) while managing community employment settings. Proficient in training, supervising staff, and advocating for individuals served, ensuring effective program delivery and client support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• ISP/PSTP Development
• Community Employment Management
• Data Collection and Analysis
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Certification

Hard Skills

• Program Maintenance
• Vocational Profile Development
• Crisis Intervention
• Applied Behavioral Analysis
• Documentation Requirements
• Physical and Independent Living Management Skills

Soft Skills

• Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Positive Role Modeling
• Advocacy Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPR
• First Aid
• Safety Care
• MAP
• NET

Industry Keywords

• Community Resources
• Empowerment
• Self-Advocacy
• Assessment Practices

Tools & Technologies

• Computer
• Calculator
• Copier
• Printer