Job Coach II

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As a Job Coach at Vinfen, you may work with people who have psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, or behavioral health challenges to support their career goals. Job Coaches make a big difference in the lives of the people we support. You are a cheerleader, helping people strengthen their confidence. You are a teacher, helping job seekers gain skills that will help them succeed on the job.

You are a mentor, helping people take pride in their work and achieve greater independence within their community. Your support and guidance will help individuals achieve goals, overcome barriers, and become more independent. In your role you will work together with the people we serve, their families, friends, employers, and other support staff to transform their lives.

Job Coaches' work days are diverse and on-the-go. You may coach people individually or in group settings. You may monitor individuals work progress and the effectiveness of various employment and vocational programs. Your work may involve traveling to various work sites in the community to provide hands‑on support to both employers and people we serve at their jobs. You may act as a role model who demonstrates appropriate social interactions with employers and the public.

You may track daily progress and achievement of individuals' employment goals. Lastly, you may be responsible for managing the daily operations at a program, facility, or community employment setting.

• Responsible for the operations of all aspects of employment training, contract work, program maintenance, and community employment.
• Participates in the development of ISP/PSTPs and vocational profiles for persons served. Manages a caseload of persons served. Responsible for progress of people served.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of clinical, educational and vocational/employment programs. Provide recommendation or implement changes to ensure continuous improvement of programs.
• Responsible for specific data collection, bi‑monthly analysis of data. Assess the data collected and propose changes to rehab interventions and teaching strategies as needed.
• Meet with interdisciplinary team monthly to review consumer treatment and educational and vocational/employment goals.
• Work directly with persons served individually and in groups. Work to develop skills for persons served.
• Supervise the activities of the Job Coach IS. Assist with the training of new staff, relief staff and interns.
• Provide training and development activities as needed.
• Responsible for the completion of monthly persons served progress notes, semi‑annual and/or annual assessments.
• Maintain physical upkeep of the program area. Monitor supplies and equipment needed. Ensure equipment is used, cleaned and stored appropriately.
• Act as advocate for persons served in all areas.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of empowerment and self advocacy techniques
• Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis with special needs population
• Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
• Knowledge and use of different communication styles
• Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
• Knowledge of required physical personal management skills
• Knowledge of required independent living management skills
• Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques
• Knowledge of available community resources, job and training opportunities
• Knowledge of documentation requirements
• Persuasive, collaborative, and participative skills
• Presentation skills
• Sensitivity to cultural, religious, racial, disability, and gender issues
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to provide a positive role mode

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community‑based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self‑determination of the people we serve.…