Job Coach, Social Work, Career & Life Skills Coaching

Job Coach# Job Coach Vocational
- Del City, OK ;
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- Del City, OK ## Overview Position Type Full Time## Description# Job Coach
** Reliant Living Centers of Oklahoma, Inc.
** Oklahoma City / Del City, Oklahoma  Full-Time | In-Person## About Reliant Living Centers Reliant Living Centers of Oklahoma, Inc. is a nonprofit organization providing residential and habilitative services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in an Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) setting.

Our mission is to provide exceptional care while promoting dignity, independence, safety, and quality of life for every individual we serve.
* Never Done. Never Outdone.
* We are seeking a dependable, patient, and resident-focused Job Coach to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing vocational, employment, community, and independent living skills.

The ideal candidate is encouraging, organized, and committed to helping residents identify their interests, develop meaningful skills, participate in community activities, and pursue opportunities that promote greater independence and quality of life.## Position Summary The Job Coach supports residents in developing and maintaining skills related to employment, vocational activities, community participation, and independence.

This position provides individualized instruction and support based on each resident's abilities, interests, preferences, and Individual Program Plan (IPP). The Job Coach works collaboratively with the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), direct-care staff, nursing personnel, administration, families, guardians, employers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

The successful candidate will provide hands-on coaching, encourage independence, assist with community integration, document resident progress, and help residents participate in meaningful vocational and community-based opportunities.##

Key Responsibilities ### Vocational Development & Job Coaching
* Provide individualized job coaching and vocational support based on each resident's abilities, interests, preferences, and individual goals.
* Assist residents in developing job-readiness skills, including following directions, communication, appropriate workplace behavior, time management, and task completion.
* Teach and reinforce job-related tasks and responsibilities using appropriate instruction, modeling, prompting, and positive reinforcement.
* Support residents in developing skills necessary to obtain, maintain, and successfully participate in employment or other meaningful vocational activities.
* Assist residents in identifying vocational interests, strengths, preferences, and areas where additional training or support may be beneficial.
* Provide support at employment sites or other vocational settings when assigned.
* Encourage residents to complete tasks as independently as possible while providing appropriate support when needed.
* Identify barriers to successful vocational participation and communicate concerns to the appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team.
* Provide constructive feedback and encouragement to help residents build confidence and independence.### Resident Skill Development & Independence
* Work directly with residents to develop active daily living, social, communication, and community-living skills.
* Support residents in developing skills related to appropriate workplace and community behavior.
* Assist residents with money management, time management, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills as appropriate.
* Encourage residents to make choices and participate in activities that reflect their individual interests and preferences.
* Use person-centered approaches that promote independence rather than unnecessary staff assistance.
* Reinforce skills identified in residents' IPPs and other applicable individual plans.
* Communicate changes in resident abilities, needs, progress, or concerns to the appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team.### Community Integration & Activities
* Assist residents with participating in meaningful community activities, recreational opportunities, volunteer activities, vocational experiences, and other planned activities.
* Support residents in developing appropriate skills for safely and successfully participating in community settings.
* Assist with transporting residents to and from planned activities,…