Job Coach, Social Work, Community Health

DETAILS OF POSITION

Location:

Santa Maria and Vandenberg Space Force Base / Full-time:
Days and hours may vary, flexibility and weekends required / Starting Rate: $19.57 per hour

We are seeking a motivated, patient, and dependable Job Coach to provide on-the-job training and support for the individuals we serve. Preference will be given to applicants with food service and/or restaurant experience.

The Job Coach will be involved in assisting individuals with goal planning, improving and stabilizing their job performance to optimize employment success, and facilitating their independence in areas such as health maintenance, personal empowerment, and community involvement.

For more information visit our website: www.beacon thrives.org

• Provide on-the-job training for clients at various community work sites.

• Implement client Individualized Plan for employment including specific skill training and adjustment to work environment.

• Develop adaptive methods to complete job tasks based on the participant’s needs.

• Implement fading plans.

• Complete required paperwork within designated time period (i.e., progress reports, log notes, employer evaluation, billable hours)

• Review progress with the IDT and employer as defined in Individualized Plan for employment.

• Participate in case reviews and goal planning.

• Once fading plan is complete, coordinate follow up services with the IDT.

• Provide services to facilitate client’s independence in such areas as health maintenance, personal empowerment, and community involvement.

• Implement client’s service plan as developed during the intake process by the IDT

• Complete required paperwork within designated time periods. (i.e., monthly service reports, progress notes.

• Review client’s progress with IDT.

• Develop assessment sites (as assigned by Operations Manager).

• Complete in-take procedures in coordination with the Director of Individual Services for assigned ESA referrals (non-client).

• Schedule clients on a master schedule.

• Arrange initial and exit interview meetings with clients, Beacon staff and funding agency.

• Coordinate and/or provide transportation to and from assessment sites.

• Provide pertinent information on a daily basis to the Operations Manager.

• Complete required paperwork on a timely basis.

• Complete and submit ESA draft report on the last day of assessment.

• Attend job development networking functions as scheduled.

• Conduct community presentations to promote Beacon services as scheduled.

• Participate in Beacon community events as scheduled.

• Communicate as necessary with referral agencies, special education teachers, community agencies, and employers.

Education and experience:

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree in business, social services or related field is preferred. Experience in varied business environments or working with people with developmental disabilities.

Communication

Skills:

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence in English. Ability to remember oral or written instructions provided by others. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to Individuals served and other employees.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers and management. Interact diplomatically with the public. Foster a stimulating, accepting learning environment.

Self-Management

Skills:

Perform effectively in environments with frequent workload changes and competing demands. Set…