Skillbuilders Job Coach

ServiceNet Inc.; Chicopee (MA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

ServiceNet Inc. is seeking a Job Coach - Skillbuilders in Chicopee, MA. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:00 p.m., offering $19 per hour. You’ll coordinate community-based recreational activities and vocational exploration for adults with developmental disabilities and document progress to support treatment goals. The position requires strong communication, ability to work independently in community settings, and a commitment to helping participants build social,

Qualifications

• Previous experience in human services or education.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• High School Diploma or GED (Associate's Degree preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 services with a client.
• Model treatment interventions as per Individual Service Plan.
• Provide vocational and community interventions per treatment plan.
• Develop progress notes linking contacts to treatment goals.
• Collaborate with treatment team and attend planning meetings.
• Participate with work crews in vocational exploration opportunities.
• Supervise and participate in events with program participants.
• Access or develop curriculum for regular educational training.
• Provide transportation to individuals in the program.
• Coordinate supplies for activities.
• Compile periodic reports on outcomes and plans.

Skills

Experience in human services

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's Degree Preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Health insurance


• Opportunity for advancement


• Paid time off


• Training & development


• Tuition assistance


• Vision insurance

Job Coach - Skillbuilders

Department: Vocational Services

Full-Time

Location: Chicopee, MA

Schedule: M-F, 8a-4p

Pay: $19/hr

What You'll Do

The Job Coach - Skillbuilders is responsible for coordinating and implementing community based recreational activities and vocational exploration opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. The Job Coach will use a variety of settings to assist individuals in furthering skills such as socialization, relationship building, communication and self-advocacy. The Job Coach must have strong oral and written communication skills. This position often involves working independently in a community setting with multiple individuals and requires good judgement to intervene and respond to incidents and emergency situations.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide 1:1 services with a client.


• Model treatment interventions established by an individuals' treatment team as documented in the Individual Service Plan.


• Provide specific interventions in the vocational and community settings as outlined in the treatment plan.


• Develop progress notes describing each individual's contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.


• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and other professionals including participation in treatment planning meetings.


• Participate with and monitor the activities of work crews engaged various vocational exploration opportunities.


• Supervising and participating in events alongside program participants.


• Access or develop evidence-based curriculum to utilize in facilitating regular educational training opportunities for program participants.


• Provide transportation to individuals in the program.


• Collaborating with staff and clinicians to understand the ways in which activities can promote healing and belonging.


• Conducting needs assessments to ascertain physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.


• Determining individual interests and expectations regarding leisure time.


• Overseeing the use of available daily activity funds.


• Developing an activities program that is both sufficiently diverse and sensitive to our participants' needs.


• Coordinating the availability of needed supplies for all activities.


• Compiling periodic reports that outline successes, constraints, and the way forward.


• Any other tasks assigned by program management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience in human services or education


• Valid driver's license & reliable transportation


• High School Diploma or GED (Associate's Degree Preferred)

Why Join ServiceNet?

• Supportive team environment


• Opportunities for growth and advancement


• Meaningful, mission-based work


• Comprehensive benefits and training

Benefits:

• Generous time-off package


• Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans


• 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching


• Long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance


• Advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, and several more benefit options


• And more!

About ServiceNet

ServiceNet is a compassionate non-profit organization that helps individuals facing challenges such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use issues. With dedicated staff members, we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Learn more about ServiceNet

https://www.servicenet.org/

ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #DreamBig