What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at LOUISIANA ASSN FOR THE BLIND INC?
Job Details
Description
Title: Job Coach
Department: Community Services
Location: Low Vision Rehabilitation Center (LVRC)
Wage Category: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Workforce Support, Manager
Duties include but are not limited to:
Coach/Client Relationships
- Assist clients with completing job applications, resume development, and interview skills.
- Assist the client in performing the work responsibilities in such a way that fosters independence.
- Assists clients in understanding their abilities, talents, interests, and personality characteristics to develop realistic career options.
- Provide training direction, encouragement, and motivation to prepare clients for assessments, homework, exploration, and creating an action plan and portfolio.
- Adjust coaching techniques, based on the strengths and weaknesses of clients.
- Provide ongoing support until the client has met his/her goals.
- Perform task analysis of each task as needed and provide guidance to clients.
- Identify job site modifications as needed.
- Comply with the policies and procedures of the job sites.
- Establish job shadow experiences with Workforce Development Specialist.
- Attend staffing with clients at Louisiana Rehabilitation Services (LRS).
- Liaison for the client with the manager.
Documentation responsibilities
- Observe and keep records of participants’ performance, behavior, and development. Submit monthly reports to LRS, or when clients achieve outlined milestones.
- Document all job development and follow-along activities including, but not limited to: client files, LRS reports, job match analysis, time schedules, daily travel, daily activity reports, job coach time logs, milestone reports, and all other reports/documentation, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Services, Rehabilitation, or a related field is preferred, though consideration will be given to those with an Associate’s in a related field depending on experience.
- Experience working with individuals with visual impairments/developmental disabilities is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of auto insurance.
- Dress appropriately or as required by the job site.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Works effectively with minimal supervision, and is a team player.
- Ability to work with confidential information both verbally and written.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. All applicants will also be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and social security screening.
Louisiana Association for the Blind (L.A.B.) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or genetics, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Apply via our website: https://lablind.com
Salary : $39,998
