Job Coach (PT)

The Arc Of The St Johns Inc; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc Of The St Johns Inc is seeking a Part Time Job Coach in Saint Augustine, FL to support individuals with disabilities in training for and obtaining community employment. You will provide individualized instruction, monitor progress, and coordinate transportation to job sites under supervision.

Responsibilities include data entry, attendance tracking, and promoting self-esteem while ensuring client respect and progress within the Individual Support Plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• Background check (Level 2) required.
• Reliable transportation with clear driving record.
• Experience in supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to apply confidentiality and accurate record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction.
• Demonstrate instructional activities and monitor progress.
• Coordinate transportation to employment sites.
• Enter data in health records and document attendance.
• Promote self-esteem and citizenship.

Skills

Effective communication

Disability support knowledge

Driver's license

First aid/CPR certification

Record keeping

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-year degree in related field

Background check clearance

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2101 ARC DRIVE - ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $17.00 Hourly

We are looking for a Part Time Job Coach, 20-30 hours a week, to assist our clients with finding, mastering and keeping jobs in the community. Come Achieve With Us!

Reports to: Supported Employment Director

Supervises: n/a

NATURE OF WORK

An employee in this position provides support to individuals with disabilities who are in the various stages of training for, procuring and maintaining community employment. A wide variety of tasks are performed to support the individual as each situation is very specific to the Individual Support Plan. The work is performed under the supervision of the Asst. Resource Director and the Resource Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Academic Assistance
• Provides individualized instruction.
• Demonstrates various instructional activities.
• Monitors work assigned by employer.
• Checks and corrects work while in progress.
• Keeps individual on task.
• Praises and reinforces achievements
• Reports progress to Asst. Director and Coordinators.
• Instructional Preparation/Support
• Assess and assists in making modifications and accommodations to ensure individual success. Attends workshops.
• Collects and Records data and documentation
• Checks and reports attendance.
• Enters data in health record.
• Monitors/Records behavior.
• Files data and documentation according to regulatory requirements.
• Promotes self esteem.
• Assists individuals in learning citizenship, social skills and respect for others. Understands and practices the Participants Bill of Rights Coordinates transportation to employment sites.

QualificationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of effective methods of dealing with individuals with Disabilities
• Effective written and Oral communication skills
• Knowledge of the organization and its community. .
• Skill necessary to operate common office machines.
• Skill to make learning aids/assistive technology which will strengthen employment outcomes.
• A valid Florida Drivers license
• Certification in first aid, CPR, bloodborne pathogens and
• Three references of recommendation for position
• Ability to apply impartially and consistently proper methods of recognition and reward
• Ability to solve independently most minor problems.
• Ability to follow minimally detailed written and oral instructions without constant supervision.
• Ability to record and store data accurately.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of individual record/ information

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelors degree from an accredited College
• Pass a Level 2 background check
• Reliable transportation and clear driving record
• 2 year degree from a Community College and 2 years of experience in this field
• Possession of an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position
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