Job Coach(PAID TRAINING)

Nepalusive; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Part time

Job summary

Nepalusive is seeking a part-time employee in Pittston, PA to assist individuals in obtaining competitive employment. The position requires working flexible hours and involves responsibilities like job coaching, employment assessment, and communication with employers.

Qualified candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent and experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health disabilities. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with maintaining compliance with agency policies.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, or mental health disabilities preferred.
• Ability to obtain required employment certifications such as APSE CESP, ACRE.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in preparing for competitive integrated employment.
• Perform job coaching and employment teaching duties.
• Work with business staff to implement job coaching in job environments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Coaching

Teaching

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pittston - Pittston, PA 18640

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00

Part‑Time Position - Approximately 20 to 30 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in preparing for and obtaining competitive integrated employment in the community.
• Perform job coaching, employment assessment, and employment teaching duties with a select caseload as scheduled.
• Work with business staff to implement job coaching and assistance to individuals working in job environments.
• Assist individuals in preparing for their job, including going through orientation, developing company plans for work, and communicating with employers to determine the nature and scope of position responsibilities.
• Reinforce work responsibilities and task lists with individuals on job sites.
• Implement assistive work tools and select accommodations strategies to ensure success on the job.
• Maintain OVR and OPD compliance at all times.
• Fill out all paperwork appropriately and on time.
• Represent the agency at external events and meetings as requested.
• Serve as a member of the agency staff team.
• Comply with agency policies at all times.
• Person must be willing to work flexible hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or mental health disabilities preferred.
• Transferable skills in coaching, teaching, mentoring, or similar experiences preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to obtain state and agency required employment certifications including, but not limited to, APSE CESP, ACRE, and/or Discovery.
• Position requires effective communication and presentation skills, computer knowledge, strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must pass child abuse history and criminal record check clearances and not be excluded from State of PA exclusion lists.