Prevocational Job Coach for Developmental Disabilities

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence; Town of Canton (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is seeking a dedicated job coach to provide supports for individuals in community prevocational activities. You will use hands-on techniques, task analysis, and accommodations to help participants build essential skills aligned with their vocational goals.

You will maintain daily documentation, attend team meetings, and collaborate with supervisors to ensure plans are followed. A valid NY driver’s license and relevant experience are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• One–two years experience with the developmentally disabled preferred.
• New York State driver’s license required/acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide job coaching services for Community Prevocational volunteer activities.
• Utilize intervention techniques including hands-on methods, task analysis, reasonable accommodations and other strategies to enhance prevocational skills.
• Ensure the people we support complete job components satisfactorily.
• Interact with Prevocational Supervisor and Counselor to follow individual plans and address needs of the People We Support.
• Complete daily documentation of services using computer program (Therap). Maintain daily attendance; report progress weekly.
• Interact with volunteer agencies to ensure job performance is maintained and issues addressed; discuss with supervisors.
• Participate in meetings regarding the people we support as requested.
• Assist with classroom activities when necessary.
• Transport to/from volunteer activities safely according to agency policies.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s degree

Job description

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence is seeking a dedicated job coach to provide supports for individuals in community prevocational activities. You will use hands-on techniques, task analysis, and accommodations to help participants build essential skills aligned with their vocational goals.

You will maintain daily documentation, attend team meetings, and collaborate with supervisors to ensure plans are followed. A valid NY driver’s license and relevant experience are required or preferred.