Job Coach, Social Work, Community Health

Position Title

Job Coach

Location:

Director of Rehabilitation Cost Center:

To provide training and support for rehab consumers transitioning into competitive or supported employment, and to help placed consumers retain jobs long-term.

• Perform intensive on-the-job training with newly placed consumers.
• Train the consumers on public transportation alternatives to get to/from work.
• Provide ongoing coaching on a monthly basis for consumers needing long-term follow along (LTFA).
• Keep track of task analysis for the purpose of training new hires on the job.
• Maintain case documentation on a weekly basis for intensive job coaching consumers. Write case notes on a monthly basis for LTFA consumers.
• Track # of service hours provided to each consumer and submit activity reports on time to get vouchers for additional hours when needed.
• Perform case management services as required, to include linking the trainee with other service providers or community resources such as: recreation, education, transportation or leisure, in order to further enhance the trainee’s integration into the community.
• Train consumers’ new co-workers and supervisors on how to best work with the newly placed consumer.
• Assist to find jobs for pre-placement clients including conducting pre-placement activities, workshops and job search.
• Contacts DVRS & other referral agencies for placement, supported employment and/ or job coaching referrals. Submit monthly job coaching reports. Participate in CARF audits. Attend rehab dept and all staff meetings. Attend job development meetings. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.

• AA Degree in human services field from an accredited college. Alternatively, High School diploma and 3-5 years experience in related field.
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Outlook required. For job coaches working with deaf and HOH consumers, fluency in American Sign Language required and SCPI certification preferred.
• Must have a valid NJ driver’s license and pass license check. Must be willing to use private transportation to travel to employers and serve consumers in counties throughout Northern NJ

The Job Coach reports to the Director of Rehabilitation and does not supervise other staff.

• Job primarily consists of field on-site and off site face to face visits with consumers.
• Expected to make site visits during consumer work schedules and will consist of night and weekend work in the community.