Job Coach, Social Work, Community Support Services

Job Details

Job Location:

CVTC Visalia - Visalia, CA 93291

Position Type:
Full-Time (30-34 hours/week)

Education Level: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Salary Range: $23.68 - $23.68 Hourly

Travel Percentage:
Local Travel Only

Job Shift: Day Shift, Weekdays

Job Category:
Direct Service Provider

JOB TITLE:

JOB COACH

EMPLOYEE STATUS:
At Will, Non-Exempt, Full-Time

AGENCY:
Central Valley Training Center

SUPERVISES: N/A

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager

WORK TYPE:
In-Person

STARTING SALARY: $23.68/hour

BENEFITS OFFERED:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, 401k, Vacation, Sick, Holidays, and Personal Holidays

(This job description is not an implied contract for employment.It is a management tool for assigning work.)

The CVTC Job Coach is responsible for assisting individuals with intellectual disabilities in the acquisition of work skills necessary to obtain employment and independently maintain employment in the community.

Job Coaches provide ongoing support to participants/students working at various employment sites within the community.

This support is individual, or group based and centered around work related goals that focus on supporting the participant/studentobtainthe maximum level of independence within their job.

Job Coaches provide thesupportsnecessary to ensure success at future employment opportunities. Service will be provided at the participant’s place of employment.

• Consistently modelappropriateemploymentskills and hold participants/students to the same expectations.
• Uphold standards of the work contract or relationship always, which may include filling in with a substitute ifaparticipant/student leaves early or is absent.
• Monitor participant/students work performance and provide feedback and prompts when needed.
• Provide proper documentation on all participant/students’ work performance.
• Provideconstantappropriate supervision of
  
  Participants/students, implement age-appropriate training activities, and apply agency training methods to ensure structure toworkingenvironment.
• Maintain an environment that promotes non‑aversive behavior programming, using positive interactions with Participants/student son a daily basis, responding to crisis using good judgment,andinitiatingapproved crisis techniques.
• Collect pertinent data in anerror free manner.
• Thoroughly and accurately complete program paperwork.
• Utilize individualized assessments.
• Initiate communication and work habits thatfacilitateteamwork with co‑workers.
• Demonstrate positive and professional communication with other agencies and businesses.
• Maintaina clean,organized and safe environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Communicate pertinent information for the purpose of developing individualized assessments,objectives and plans thatare in agreement with program/employmentandparticipantidentifiedgoal.
• Provide input on individualparticipantprograms/employment.
• Initiatetimelycommunication with others, both co‑workers and external professionals,regardingparticipantservices and pertinent program/employment issues.
• Supervise and thoroughly document appropriate participant outings and activities.
• Assessandensurethe physical needs of theparticipantare met; communicate potential health problems to any supervisor in a timely manner; and initiate approved First‑Aid techniques during medical crisis.

• Clear andtimelycommunication with others.
• Follow written and verbal directions.
• Present information effectively,accurately and thoroughly ina style othercan understand and act upon.
• Listento others’ information, ask questions that clarify the intended message, and respondto questions from manager,Participants/students, and outside organizations.

• Written work is thorough and accurate.
• Written materials are provided ina timelyandwell written manner.

• Calculation of figures and amounts including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts.

• Ability to solve practical problems and use available resources.
• Work independently with minimum supervision.
• Interpret and follow a variety of…