What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at Pathfinder Services?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Company : Pathfinder
Job Title : Job Coach
Category : Employment Assistance
Location : Fort Wayne, IN
Job Type : Mon-Fri 8a-5p FLEX (37.5hr)
Starting Pay : $13.91 / hr-$17.33 / hr
Job Summary :
As a Job Coach at Pathfinder, you play a pivotal role in guiding and supporting individuals on their community employment journey. This includes hands-on training, monitoring, and providing adjustment assistance to those who have secured employment. Additionally, you may deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services to students aged 14-22, helping them prepare for future workplace opportunities. Your efforts ensure individuals integrate seamlessly into their workplaces, adapting to employer policies, procedures, and standards.
Key Responsibilities :
Workplace Integration : Facilitate orientation to employer policies, procedures, and workplace standards, ensuring a smooth transition into new roles.
On-Site Training and Support : Provide continuous, hands-on training to promote job proficiency, improve performance, and address specific challenges or needs.
Collaboration : Maintain regular communication with the Employment Specialist, Case Coordinator, and / or Lead Employment Specialist to provide detailed updates, address performance issues, and resolve behavioral concerns.
Documentation : Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time, meeting the standards of both Pathfinder and the employer.
Liaison Role : Act as a point of contact between the Financial Opportunity Center and community employers to ensure a consistent flow of information about individuals' job performance.
Transportation Assistance : Safely operate a motor vehicle to transport individuals to and from their job sites as needed.
Advocacy and Socialization : Guide individuals in self-advocacy and foster appropriate social interactions within their workplace to promote independence and inclusivity.
Pathfinder's mission is to strengthen communities by enabling people with disabilities or economic challenges to achieve autonomy, inclusion, and stability.
Benefits : (if applicable)
- Competitive pay and paid training
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Growth opportunities
- Paid Time Off / Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Employer Paid - Basic Life, STD, LTD
- 403(b) Retirement Plan- Employer match up to 5%
Pathfinder Perks - We Care About YOU :
Pathfinder Values :
People First - Integrity - Contribution - Growth - Empowerment
Requirements
Preferred Minimum Qualifications
Salary : $14 - $17
