Job Coach, PT Green Bay WI

• Base Pay $17.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt

Description

Are you looking for a position that gives your life purpose? Would you like to wake up every day knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Are you ready to join a team that cares deeply for its staff and has an awesome culture? If this sounds like you, read on for an exciting opportunity to join us at the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin!

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide, volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome and related disabilities, and their families, through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences .

The Job Coach assists work-ready individuals in acquiring and maintaining competitive employment in the community. Successful candidates will be extremely positive, energetic, and passionate about helping individuals with diverse abilities achieve amazing lives through purposeful employment.

Job coaches provide ongoing support to individuals working at various employment sites within the community. This support is individualized and centered on work-related goals that help the consumer achieve maximum independence in their job. The Job Coach must be a skilled communicator, empathetic listener, and excellent problem-solver, able to help clients and their families put plans in place to achieve their desired goals.

As a face of the organization, successful candidates will be highly positive, energetic, and passionate about helping individuals with diverse abilities achieve extraordinary lives. Job Coaches must be able to work some nights and weekends to support individuals in their employment. This is a part-time position.

• Meet with the employment team to determine the needs of the consumer
• Consistently model appropriate work maturity skills and hold consumers to the same expectations
• Monitor consumers’ work performance and provide feedback and prompts when needed
• Maintain and model positive professional working relationships with consumers, guardians, and employers
• Promote natural supports and provide training to consumers’ coworkers on the job
• Create visuals and other types of accommodations to assist the consumer in being successful on the job
• Provide updates to parent/guardian on a regular basis
• Communicate with employers, guardians, and consumers when fading on the job begins
• Attend required meetings and in-service training sessions
• Complete job coaching progress notes weekly in an electronic format
• Complete required Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Trainings
• Comply with documentation regulations related to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Maintain close communication with Employment Services Manager

• Must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to adults
• Demonstrates warmth, insight, interest, and respect for persons with disabilities
• Willingness to accept flexibility with their schedule
• Able and knowledgeable to cope with emergency situations or behavioral situations in a calm and effective manner
• Able and willing to be a team player and to work cooperatively with their supervisor
• Able to communicate effectively with consumers and employers
• Ability to multitask and adhere to timelines set forth for quality management

• The minimum education level for this job is a high school diploma or equivalent with at least two years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a classroom, place of employment, day care, medical or residential setting
• Minimum age is 18
• An associate degree or bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Driving travel time of 30 minutes will be required.
• Applicants must pass a background check that meets State of Wisconsin requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the Job Coach will be required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach…