What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at Community Options?

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are seeking a Job Coach to support operations in Knoxville & Maryville, TN to supervise and train consumers with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. The Job Coach uses best practices and technology within a community-based employment setting. The Job Coach will supervise and train consumers with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. This person will use the least intrusive methods to prepare the consumer for the job.

Responsibilities

Provide the necessary assistance to the consumer in order for the consumer to be placed in competitive employment and maintain employment
Teach the consumer independent job skills, requirements utilizing job task analysis, job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
Assist consumers in reinforcing essential skills, or teaching new skills in developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job application
Work side-by-side with consumers at the job site, analyzing the job requirements and breaking it into manageable components that can be taught to the consumer
Complete any unfinished work of the consumer during the initial training
Identify and solve problems before they become a crisis for the consumer, employer and coworkers
Build a support network between the consumers and community members
Communicate consumer's progress to the employer and support people, including family, residential staff and other professionals
Accurately complete all documentation
Attend conferences, seminars, and training as needed
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Two years' full-time work experience in employment or related field

Successful completion of required trainings

State trainings as required

Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Knowledge of Microsoft Office

Knowledge of employer expectations and local job market

Ability to analyze a job and break it into manageable components

Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in a crisis situation

Ability to effectively and professionally communicate / interact with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally

Ability to present ideas and factual data in a clear concise manner

Ability to exercise professional judgment and common sense on a daily basis

Ability to work creatively within the agency structure and as a team member with others in the agency and the community

Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with consumers

Ability to read and write English

Ability to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty)

Working Conditions

Frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of consumer's or equipment

While performing the duties of the job, travel required by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions

May transport participants in own vehicle

May occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participants

May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Work will take place in the administrative office, community, and in the homes

Work a flexible schedule as determined by needs of the consumer and the supervisor

Occasional overtime required

Why Community Options?

Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid Holidays-Including a Birthday Holiday

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Incredible career growth opportunities

Send resume to : Resumes-Maryville@comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V

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