Acces-VR

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Supported Work - Acces-VR Full Time Mount Morris, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition

The Job Coach is responsible for on-site support and training to individuals in order to help them adjust to the workplace and the routine of getting to and from work . Provide guidance, support, supervision and encouragement to people in reaching their maximum potential and to promote independence and community integration.

• Provide daily documentation of interventions/support as outlined in the individuals plan of service to ensure compliance with agency policy and state requirements.
• Proactive approach to instructing and providing support to individuals enrolled in supported employment services. Areas to include: vocational assessment, person centered planning, discovery, job development, pre-employment activities, job placement, on the job coaching, transportation & travel training, developing soft skills, benefit support, career advancement, communication with employers and communication with families.
• Provide input and feedback to Employment Specialists for developing goals and program plans related to employment needs.
• Work with Employment Specialists and employers to provide necessary service and/or training as well as to resolve problems as they arise.
• Develop job opportunities in community for program participants.
• Maintain contact with individuals, employers and essential team members.
• Follow OPWDD, ACCES-VR and OMH regulations.

• Provide supports, assessment and training to persons supported according to their written Staff Action Plan (SAP) and individual Safeguards Plan or Individual Plan of Protection (IPOP). Implement goals as written by the Individual and their team.
• Ensure necessary level of supervision (LOS) is met by following the individual’s Safeguard Plan, Individual Plan of Protection (IPOP), Behavior Support Plan (BSP), Plan of Nursing Services (PONS) dietary guidelines and any other applicable plans.
• Accurately document services contemporaneously in Electronic Health Record (EHR) or with paper note (as applicable) in accordance with the Agency, OPWDD, ACCES-VR, OMH, Medicaid and other funder requirements.
• Treat all protected health information consistent with HIPAA.
• Properly utilize and store all agency electronics such as chrome book, laptop, cell phone and/or hot spot.
• Maintain accurate records by collecting, compiling, evaluating data and submitting in a timely manner in the appropriate format including: daily goal notes, checklists, progress notes, injury/fall reports, seizure reports, attendance records, incident reports, behavior documentation etc.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of the SAP in accordance with the Life Plan (LP) as developed by each person receiving services, family, advocate and Care Coordinator.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of individual’s medical, physical, psychological and dental health care needs.
• Recognize and respond in a timely manner to signs and symptoms of illness/injury and medical emergencies. Notify supervisor or nurse immediately of concerns.
• Provide training and encouragement to people supported to ensure good personal health care as needed. Communicate health care concerns to supervisor or nurse as necessary.
• Participate in developing and delivering remote services to individuals as necessary.
• Support the safety of all individuals in everyday situations.
• Work as a team to support positive behavioral strategies.
• Provide transportation to people supported as…