Job Coach - Part Time

We believe that people with disabilities have something unique and valuable to contribute to our world! This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them achieve their highest level of independence, earn a paycheck, build life skills, grow relationships with peers, and engage with the community. A job coach's primary objectives are to assist team members in developing the skills needed to perform specific tasks, and bolster their interpersonal abilities. A job coach acts as mentor, cheerleader and supervisor providing quality control of GTI products and services. This position typically works with a small group of 4-5 team members, but may also work 1:1. This position would work up to 28hrs a week.

We also provide an opportunity to become certified with the National Association of Direct Support Professionals. If you complete all three steps of the certification process, you will be given a $3,900 bonus!

Pay range for this position is $16-19.50 hourly.

Here's what our employees have to say about working at GTI:

"The culture here is amazing. The staff that work here work so hard and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else. This company allows me to be able to continue learning and growing as an individual."

"My job here at GTI gives my spirit and soul happiness. :) I truly enjoy being a job coach with all our team members. Teaching them and guiding them fills my heart with Joy. I truly enjoy coming to work on a daily basis :) I surely hope our relationship continues to grow and develop. Watching our team members learn and develop is priceless on a daily basis."

"I love the work that we do, our folks, and our staff."

Call Dayna at 231-922-4886 for more info!

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Responsibilities:

• Promote positive social interactions
• Support individuals in the community, in their job, or at their jobs (enclaves or facility based)
• Teach skills to expand a person's independence and progress toward goals
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Administer medications
• Support individuals with hygiene and skill building
• Provide transportation with a company vehicle
• Document program data at each shift and coordinate with all program staff
• Provides and assists with job development or placement activities as directed.
• Any other duties assigned

Skills:

• Desire to work in a team environment, even when supporting someone individually
• Ability to work independently
• Treat people with kindness, not cruel or harsh, showing compassion (gentle teaching philosophy)
• A level of integrity that motivates doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Ability to be flexible and handle change well
• A good track record of attendance and an understanding of the importance of consistency for the people we support

Qualifications/ Physical requirements:

• High school diploma or above and must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Pass a background check
• Must have a full range of motion, physical strength, and the ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications
• Basic computer usage/ knowledge
• Follow company policies and procedures

Salary : $16 - $20