Job Coach - Therapy Technician

Job Coach – Work Therapy Technician

Work Area: Cloquet, MN

Location: Cloquet

Job : 88131

Job Class: Work Therapy Technician

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Direct Care and Treatment

Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / Community Based Services / Minnesota State Operated Community Services

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Unlimited

Work Shift/

Work Hours:

Days/Evenings/Overnights/Rotating Shift (ex: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.; hours may vary depending on the needs of the program)

Days of Work: Varies; may include weekends and holidays

Travel Required: Yes – transport and accompany individuals to community employment, community outings and recreational activities

Salary Range: $22.23 – $28.44 per hour

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 204 – Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

The job coach assists individuals with cognitive/intellectual disabilities or related conditions in obtaining employment, teaching them their job and then providing ongoing coaching while they work. The job coach also assists individuals in the community and at the program site to increase and develop skills through volunteer work and community activities.

• Act as a liaison between businesses and program participants to secure community-based opportunities.
• Document supported person’s activities, progress and care by recording, summarizing and maintaining data in standard forms and reports.
• Participate in daily operations of the site to meet licensure, legal and applicable accreditation requirements and to adhere to established CBS/MSOCS policies and procedures.
• Assist the program to meet Department of Labor, MN State licensing and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current and valid driver’s license.
• Demonstrated ability to read and understand written materials, write sample reports, perform basic arithmetic, and read and interpret charts and graphs.
• Basic math skills.
• Clear communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

• Experience working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience implementing training/employment programs for individuals who have cognitive/intellectual disabilities, mental illness, chemical dependency, physical disability, brain injury and/or displaced workers.

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

Reference and background checks:
Direct Care and Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and conduct a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Candidates may be eligible for up to a $2,500 hiring bonus. Current State of Minnesota employees are not eligible for the hiring bonus.

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