What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach/Employment Specialist position at Feist Vocational Counseling & Placement LLC.?
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding job with the ability to make a huge impact in our community? Feist Vocational Counseling and Placement, a leading employment organization in Dane County, is seeking a Vocational Coach to join its dynamic team of coaches!
A Vocational coach provides specialized on-site training to employees with disabilities to help maintain their current job, work with a comprehensive team to coordinate team meetings and submit progress reviews.
Responsibilities:
- Assessing and assisting a person with a disability to understand all aspects of the Position: from “how to clock in and out”, workplace norms, introductions to co-workers/managers/supervisor, and job duties.
- Providing one-on-one training on a job site.
- Help identify accommodations the employee may need, including adaptive and assistive technology devices.
- Responsible for facilitating client/employee confidence in performing the job independently.
- Provide support in completing tasks, including modeling appropriate behaviors as needed
- Coordinate team meetings with treatment team, IRIS Providers, parents and other community partners.
- Complete monthly reports including newly identified barriers, new skills learned, and natural supports developed at workplace.
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to evaluate and problem solve about disability and job-related concerns.
- Sensitivity to the needs of under-served adults with multiple barriers to employment.
- Ability to deal with challenging behavior while teaching job tasks, and communicate any support needed
- Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation. (Vehicle required)
- Criminal background check will be completed and contingent upon practicum placement.
- Completed State of WI-Work Force Development Modules and Ethics Training. (provided)
- Full time and Part time positions available
- Part time: 10–30 Hours per week (Times of availability will be provided by you to provide the perfect schedule to fit your needs.
- Full time: 32-40 Hours per week (benefits package offered)
Job Type: Part-time, Full time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $18 - $20