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Job Title: Job Coach
Department: Employment Services
Reports To: Director of Employment Services
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Trains, mentors, or coaches program individuals in individual and/or group work settings in accordance with their person-centered vocational plan in a customized employment job or volunteer setting.

• Provides employee development by utilizing individual work or work-related activities to assist
  individuals to understand the meaning, value, and demands of work; to modify or develop attitudes,
  personal characteristics, and work behavior; and to develop functional capacities, as required, to assist
  individuals in reaching their optimum level of vocational development
• Works with employers and individual’s co-workers to understand the training methods and
  accommodations that are needed for the individual’s success
• Work alongside the individual to help them learn their new work tasks
• Assist the individual in identifying and developing natural supports at the work site
• Assist the individual in learning and understanding their workplace culture
• Create job aids, task analysis and other tools to foster ongoing success and independence
• Transports program individuals when related to vocational activities and approved by your supervisor
• Communicate the individuals work progress with supervisor
• Writes case notes and summaries that are detailed and accurate within the timelines established by
  department leadership and agency policies
• Completes all reports within timelines established by Department leadership and agency policies
• Accepts and willingly carries out special assignments or duties, when requested
• Promotes a positive image of Life Unlimited and program individuals to the local community
• Provides prospective employers with appropriate program information; responds to employers’ bias and
  concerns regarding hiring persons with disabilities
• Assures the confidentiality of information regarding program individuals.
• Abides by ethical and legal guidelines for case communication and recording
• Respects the rights of all individuals served
• The ability to effectively and efficiently use computers or mobile devices to input, access, modify, or
  output information. This includes the ability to quickly access, store and retrieve data
• Demonstrates effective time management by maintaining a reliable schedule to support both individual
  and team goals.
• Maintains professionalism in communication and actively contributes to a positive and respectful team
  culture.
• All Other Duties as Assigned

• Knowledge of programs and services for people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Willingness to travel on company business in personal or company vehicle.
• Good written, oral, and communication skills.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Respect the rights and dignity of people with Developmental Disabilities and willingness to advocate on
  their behalf.

• This position requires extended periods of walking and standing with some periods of sitting which is
  dependent upon the needs and activities of the individuals supported. It may require light to heavy lifting,
  up to 50 pounds independently, and occasional stooping, kneeling, bending, and/or climbing stairs
  depending on the needs of the individual supported.
• The position will require occasional physical intervention if confronted by a person displaying combative
  or potentially dangerous behavior.
• Driving an agency or personal vehicle is a part of community…