Skillbuilders Job Coach

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 Service Net?

* 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 Service Net

Service Net 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.

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Service Net 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.