Job Coach; PAID TRAINING

Job Details

Job Location:

Pittston - Pittston, PA 18640

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00

Part‑Time Position - Approximately 20 to 30 hours per week.

• Assist individuals in preparing for and obtaining competitive integrated employment in the community.
• Perform job coaching, employment assessment, and employment teaching duties with a select caseload as scheduled.
• Work with business staff to implement job coaching and assistance to individuals working in job environments.
• Assist individuals in preparing for their job, including going through orientation, developing company plans for work, and communicating with employers to determine the nature and scope of position responsibilities.
• Reinforce work responsibilities and task lists with individuals on job sites.
• Implement assistive work tools and select accommodations strategies to ensure success on the job.
• Maintain OVR and OPD compliance at all times.
• Fill out all paperwork appropriately and on time.
• Represent the agency at external events and meetings as requested.
• Serve as a member of the agency staff team.
• Comply with agency policies at all times.
• Person must be willing to work flexible hours.
• All other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities, autism, or mental health disabilities preferred.
• Transferable skills in coaching, teaching, mentoring, or similar experiences preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to obtain state and agency required employment certifications including, but not limited to, APSE CESP, ACRE, and/or Discovery.
• Position requires effective communication and presentation skills, computer knowledge, strong documentation and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must pass child abuse history and criminal record check clearances and not be excluded from State of PA exclusion lists.