Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job Coach assists in the development of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities that can include job coaching, follow-along support, ongoing job supports, discovery services, self-employment support services, career exploration services, co-worker supports, and / or pre- vocational / independent living skills activities based on assigned participants goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist assigned program participants in the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of Person-Centered Plans and / or DORS IPE that include specific goals related to their vocational progress.
• Provide pre-vocational and independent living skills training activities, as appropriate, for individuals enrolled in discovery services, self-employment support services, career exploration services, co-worker supports, job development, follow-along or ongoing job supports, and / or Day Hab / CDS individuals working on barriers to employment.
• Seek community connections and employment leads throughout the work week.
• Evaluate, monitor, and document program participants progress in accordance with funding source regulations and A New Horizon's policies and procedures.
• Complete and submit daily and / or monthly attendance and reports for each participant, as required.
• Serve as New Horizon's with the program participants DORS counselor, CCS, employer, and family, as required and as applicable.
• Actively participate in each program participants PCP / Individual Team Meeting (Annual and Interim).
• Provide assistance in obtaining employment-related supports (i.e., transportation, assistive technology, reasonable accommodations, as required.
• Remain knowledgeable about local labor market trends, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other laws and regulations related to vocational rehabilitation and competitive integrated employment.
• Provide mobility training as assigned.
• Maintain complete and accurate participant files in Therap database.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager, Employment Services

Benefits

part-time (at least 30 hours) employees benefit from working as a team at A New Horizon Inc.

• Vacation Time
• Sick Time
• Paid holidays
• Health Insurance

Requirements :

• Must have reliable vehicle to drive to visit job sites.
• No more than three (3) points on drivers license.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, be self-motivated and able to work independently.

Educational and / or Experience :

• HS Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.
• ACRE Certified
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification or acquired within one year of hire
• Minimum one (1) year working with individuals with disabilities.
• Sales, marketing, and / or job recruitment / placement experience preferred.