Job Coach - GADOL

Job Coach - GADOL

GADOL
- Highland Park, IL 60035

Salary Range $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly Position Type Full-Time/Part-Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School

Travel Percentage Up to 50% Category Nonprofit
- Social Services

POSITION TITLE:

Job Coach

PROGRAM: GADOL

SUPERVISOR:
Vocational Coordinator

RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Non-exempt / Hourly

** NOW OFFERING A $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS: $500 after successful completion of first 90 days, another $500 after six months!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Job Coach is responsible for providing skills training and on the job support to assist team members succeed in the workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support GADOL team member/employee to build relationships with co-workers and natural supports at the workplace.
• Conduct a job analysis to understand job tasks and identify the necessary supports needed for the employee to be successful.
• Provide skills training and on the job supports to assist the employee with successfully completing his/her job tasks, while ultimately promoting independence.
• Regularly monitor employees performance to determine the level of support needed and guide when fading from the job site is appropriate.
• Regularly monitor job satisfaction from both the employee and employers perspective.
• Document supports provided and employees job performance per program requirements.
• Transport employee to and from work as determined necessary.
• Apply interventions and use techniques learned during Keshet training in emergency and/or crisis situations.
• Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines set forth in the personnel manual.
• Complete DSP required training- CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, Rule 50, Fire Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens and continuing professional development assigned by Program Manager.
• Adhere to Keshet policies and procedures outlined in the policy manual, Employee Handbook, and other employee policies.
• Other job duties as assigned

Individual Rights:

• Respect each individuals rights within the program and treat all individuals with dignity and respect at all times.
• Report any incidents of suspected rights violations, mistreatment, abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately according to KESHETs policies and procedures.
• Respect the values, opinions, preferences and choices of individuals.
• Advocate for team members rights and services.

Safety:

• Follow safety guidelines including, but not limited to healthy lifting, transferring, and back care.
• Participate in emergency drills as required.
• Interact successfully with people in times of crisis or unpleasant environments.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• Valid IL driver's license and safe driving record

Skills Required :

• Ability to relate to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
• Self-directed but willing to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Understands and demonstrates ethical behavior and practices.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Effective communication skills.
• Creativity/innovation.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Problem Solving – assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Adaptability – demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

Individual Rights – Protecting and respecting the rights of individuals served

• Respect each individual's rights within the program and treat all individuals with dignity and respect at all times.
• Report any incidents of suspected rights violations, mistreatment, abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately according to KESHET's policies and procedures.
• Respect the values, opinions, preferences and choices of individuals.
• Advocate for team members rights and services.

Safety (Risk Management) – Protecting individuals from harm

• Follow safety guidelines including, but not limited to…