PT Job Coach

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc; Gordonsville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility

Paid time off

Health & life benefits

Job summary

Easter Seals Tennessee Inc. is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to help individuals supported maintain paid employment in integrated business settings. The role may be full-time or part-time with Mon-Fri coverage, and additional hours available.

The position currently supports 1 member with job coaching services, with automatic increases at 6 months and 1 year plus annual performance pay. Responsibilities include assisting with workplace supports, providing ongoing training on work ethics and

Qualifications

• Must pass a background and drug screen.
• Must have a valid driver's license and High School Diploma.
• CPR and/or First Aid Certification preferred.
• Medication Administration Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform the duties of Job Coach assisting service members in the development of workplace supports to assure the best possible opportunity for successful competitive employment.
• Provide on-going training and supports to service recipients in work ethics, conduct, and performance.
• Support service members in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
• May be responsible for transporting service recipients to and from employment sites as assigned.
• Staff participate in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of member services and supports with respect for privacy and dignity.

Education

High School Diploma

CPR and/or First Aid Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Job description

Description

The Job Coach’s job function is to help individuals supported maintain paid employment in integrated business settings.

This specific Job Coaching duty would support a member Mon-Fri , If candidate desires more hours, additional hours are available and full-time. This position currently assists 1 member with job coaching supports. Automatic increases at 6 month and 1 year, along with annual performance pay.

• Perform the duties of Job Coach assisting service members in the development of workplace supports to assure the best possible opportunity for successful competitive employment.

• Provide on-going training and supports to service recipients in work ethics, conduct, and performance.

• Support service members in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.

• May be responsible for transporting service recipients to and from employment sites as assigned.

Staff are key in providing what is needed to help an individual learn, keep or improve skills necessary to live in a home, providing supports based on an individual's hopes, dreams, and preferences and individuals are afforded privacy and are treated with dignity and respect, to have access to coordinated services and supports determined by the individual's unique strengths, needs and choices. Staff actively participate in all aspects of planning, implementation monitoring and evaluation of member services and supports.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to pass a background and drug screen test

• Must have a valid driver's license and High School Diploma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS.

• Current CPR and/or First Aid Certification

• Current Medication Administration Certification

30 or more hours a week are eligible for benefits. 40 hours eligible for PTO. Automatic increases at 6 months & 1 year. Great benefits package including employer paid life insurance and long term disability and 70% paid health insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.