Job Coach

The OPARC Mission

OPARC believes that all individuals deserve the human right to be valued members of society regardless of their intelligence or physical capabilities. OPARC exists to make training, employment, and social opportunities available and to be the champion for thousands of people with disabilities in Southern California.

Title: JOB COACH

Function: The Job Coach provides individualized support and guidance to help participants achieve and maintain meaningful employment. This role involves assessing participants’ abilities, teaching job-specific skills, and fostering independence in workplace settings. The Job Coach collaborates closely with employers to ensure customer requirements are met, and workplace accommodations are in place. The role requires clear communication, adaptability, and a commitment to fostering inclusive work environments. Responsible for providing support services and on-the-job training for person supported working in a community setting. Adhering to customer requirements as specified in individual site contracts.

Person supported Services:

• Provide social and vocational skills training as required for the person supported to maintain employment.
• Assign correct job placement/assignments to enhance or improve person supported capabilities.
• Effectively address problems that hinder employment such as inappropriate or aggressive behavior, grooming and hygiene, attendance issues, productivity, etc.
• Address person supported complaints and grievances in accordance with OPARC policy.
• Assist case managers in developing and implementing Individual Habilitation Service Plan (IHSP) objectives.
• Advocate on behalf of the person supported as needed.
• Provide accurate and complete documentation for person supported records as required.
• Maintain and have immediate access to a working person supported file that includes emergency medical information and IHSP objectives.
• Assist in coordination, implementation and direct support of activities and fundraisers for all person supported.
• Must spend 75% or more of the workday providing direct care to person supported.
• Safely transport up to four participants to and from home or OPARC utilizing a personal and/or OPARC vehicle. Readily available to travel to Administration as needed for meetings.

Employment Services:

• Set a good example by following rules and directives of community employer, displaying to person supported the proper techniques, habits, and proper work ethic for community employment.
• Continually analyze the assigned work environment and make recommendations to Supported Employment Manager for any improvement to increase quality and quantity of work produced by each person supported or to enhance the work experience for the person supported.
• Maintain the highest level of quality standards through continual inspection of person supported work in accordance with individual site contract requirements.
• Analyze and correct situations that have a negative impact on overall performance of the person supported or the overall group as it relates to performing contract duties.
• Maintain current Enclave Daily Schedule for all site related responsibilities. Communicate any changes or adjustments to the Enclave Daily Schedule as requested by customer to the Supported Employment Manager.
• Correctly operate manufacturing equipment as related to specific job requirements.
• Adhere to all safety regulations, while ensuring the safety of all persons assigned.
• All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Authority: Assigned person supported

Supervised By: Business Services Manager

High School diploma or equivalent, A.A. degree and one-year experience in the field of development disabilities preferred; experience in vocational work training or teaching helpful. Demonstrates basic competency in the following areas: behavior modification techniques; record keeping; maintaining confidentiality; mathematics skills; effectively communicate both written and orally; problem solving abilities. Must have a valid CA driver’s license, 2 years driving experience, clear driving record, safe reliable transportation, and proof of current vehicle insurance. Current CPR and First Aid training required. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. by self, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, bending, pulling, squatting and working outside in the elements required; repetitive motion may be necessary; use chemicals in accordance with manufacturer’s labeled instructions.

Hours: Hours may vary and are subject to change dependent upon assigned work group.

Wage: Non-Exempt