CAREER COACH

WHO IS LOGAN?

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

Full-time

LOGAN Community Resources is our full name but who are we? LOGAN is a non-profit organization with community impact in Michiana.

What does LOGAN do and why do we exist? LOGAN supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities so that they and their families may achieve their desired quality of life.

What does LOGAN aspire to be? LOGAN envisions a community in which every individual, regardless of obstacles or challenges, is able to reach their full potential.

How do LOGAN employees do their jobs every day? LOGAN employees are dedicated to performing their duties with respect, kindness, honesty, loyalty, and quality in mind for LOGAN’s clients, staff, and the agency.

• Accruing Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental/Orthodontia, and Vision plans
• Rx Help Prescription Cost Assistance Program & KISx Card for optimal surgical procedures
• 403(B) Traditional and ROTH retirement plans – Company match of up to 3% after 1 year of service
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Long-term disability and Reliance Standard Supplemental Insurance Plans (Short-term disability, critical illness, acceded, accidental death & dismemberment)
• $15,000 company paid life insurance
• Full time employees eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee-Referral incentive for qualifying positions

The Career Coach works in the schools with students ages 14-22 with IEP’s who are eligible for or potentially eligible for VR Services. The Career Coach provides services as it relates to workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and counseling on opportunities for post-secondary education.

• Provide opportunities for career exploration through job shadowing, business tours, work experiences, mock interviewing, resume development, etc.
• Provide instruction on self-advocacy which may include peer mentoring.
• Attend IEP meetings.
• Work with school personnel in order to discuss student progress and other potential students who may need services.
• Development and implementation of curriculum to groups of students with a focus on job exploration counseling, counseling on opportunities for enrollment in postsecondary programs, workplace readiness training, and instruction in self-advocacy.
• Maintain open and professional communication with participants, families, school personnel, area businesses, and supervisor.
• Completes and maintains all related documentation in accordance with the agency standard including; intake paperwork, IEP, Accel Documentation and all other forms required by the state.
• Work cooperatively with VR in order to assist in completing referrals to ensure continuation of services upon graduation/completion.

• Ensure the implementation of vocational and related supports for individuals assigned.
• Promote health and safety of all staff and persons served through adherence to all agency policies and procedures.
• Maintain all appropriate information in a confidential and professional manner, and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Model appropriate behavior in interaction with persons served, staff, families, community resources and other audiences/customers.
• Actively participate in personal professional development through use of Performance and Professional Development Plan, training opportunities and interaction with other staff and professionals.
• Ensure that all communication takes place in a professional manner, reflecting both dignity and respect for persons served.

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