Job Coach, Social Work, Community Health

• 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.

Activities are subject to change / be added to meet business needs with management approval.

• 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 offsite 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.

• Generous Time off policy to use when you need it
• Health, wellness and financial resources to help you achieve our personal goals
• Robust health benefits including medical, dental, vision, parental leaves and company sponsored life insurance
• Retirement matching programs and contributions
• Transit and commuter benefits