What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trainer and Job Coach position at Peoria Production Shop?
Company Mission: To be the premier employer for individuals with disabilities.
Title: Job Coach/Trainer
Brief Description: A Job Coach is responsible for instructing employees to assist them in learning job responsibilities and ensure they have the skills to succeed in their current role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Instruct employees on the step by step procedures required to complete a work instruction
- Document employee performance through trainer trackers, notes and evaluation forms
- Teach employees how to appropriately complete the tasks they are assigned
- Ensure that work is performed according to the job specifications
- Advocate for all employees
Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides one-on-one behavioral coaching and teaching
- Works closely with other team members to identify the specific skills the employee needs to work on
- Works collaboratively with team members to provide skill development through instruction, practice and coaching.
- Amends approach based on employee's needs and progress
- Focusing on specific behaviors and skills the employee will needs to succeed in the work environment
- Help develop line leader training on working with individuals with disabilities
- Participates in meetings with community support and employee family's as needed
- Participates in discussions regarding processes, support, and service planning
- Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
- Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
- Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
- Communicate with employees to understand their goals and ambitions
- Attend job fairs and other recruiting outings as needed
- Work on the production floor if needed
- Other duties as assigned
Strength/Physical Demands:
- Regularly required to bend, stoop, or reach with hands and arms.
- Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds with the occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, with infrequent lifting or carrying of small tools or objects.
Work Conditions:
- Must be willing to work 40 hours a week
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven experience as job coach
- Experience in working with people with disabilities and developing employment plans
- Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
- Working knowledge of MS Office
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability
- Ability to inspire and motivate
Education/Experience
- High school diploma; BS/BA in social studies or relevant field is a plus
Salary : $18 - $20
