Summer Youth Job Coach

Position summary
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Summer Youth Job Coaches are individuals who specialize in assisting youths ages 14-18 with various disabilities during specified programming such as Career Exploration and Work Experience. Job Coaches will be supervising and acting as aides in a classroom setting and on tours of various employment facilities during Career Exploration. During Work Experience, Job Coaches will actively monitor, assess, and assist program participants in a simulated work environment in a Goodwill store and/or other places of businesses outside of Goodwill.

Summer Youth Job Coaches are required to document and report observations on case notes and reports.

Essential functions:

• Develop Individualized Program Plans for on-the-job training strategies based on participants needs and chosen vocational goals, implement direct instruction for consumers on the work site, including, but not limited to: specific skill training, adjustment to the work environment, and appropriate social interaction with co-workers.
• Review performance in relation to program plan, assess progress, and revise plan as necessary with input from the participants, their referring counselor, and/or their support team as applicable.
• Assure community based assessments, vocational programming and consumer progress are documented and reports are completed according to procedural guidelines and CARF standards.
• Promote adjustment to the work environment by assuring that the participants work-related needs are met and that his/her rights and dignity are safe-guarded.
• Provide transportation to and from work site for participants.
• Attend safety trainings and follow all safety procedures and protocols to ensure a safe and supervised work environment for all employees at all times.

• High School Diploma or GED required;
  Associate’s Degree in a social services field preferred.
• Experience working directly with individuals in the rehabilitative or developmental disabilities field; must demonstrate compassion, patience and commitment to working with Goodwill population.
• Strong problem solving skills, adaptability and time management skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a criminal background screen/fingerprint check.
• Valid Driver’s License with good driving record, proof of current automobile insurance and reliable transportation required.
• Certification in first aid and CPR is preferred.