Job Coach

Description

Verland is currently seeking a Job Coach to join the team at our Main Campus in Sewickley, PA. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing Exceptional Care to the individuals that call Verland their Home. 

This role requires working closely with one individual on a daily basis in both the Adult Training Facility and Residential environments. Under the Supervision of the House Manager, the Job Coach provides the individual with direct supervision and facilitates vocational skills training, life skills training, and social behaviors during the individual’s daily routine. In addition, the job will include assisting with off-campus job site to support the individual participating in competitive employment. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Contributions:

• Working in collaboration with the team to develop training programs and strategies to teach new life skills and further current abilities in the areas of vocational skills, safety skills, daily living skills, self-management, and leisure.
•  Implementing and documenting progress in all training areas using individualized methods on a daily basis.
•  Implementing goals and procedural objectives based on programs developed.
•  Working with the team to develop appropriate daily routines, safety routines, strategies, and judicious positive reinforcement of adaptive behaviors.
•  Working with the team and Psychology to develop and implement individualized programs to decrease identified challenging symptoms and behaviors.
•  Providing information to Psychiatry to assist in the management of Psychiatric interventions.
•  Attending and participating in IPP meetings.
•  Providing and maintaining communication with the QIDP, Day Program Specialist and Instructor, House Supervisor, and outside agency supervision as applicable to ensure consistent support and appropriate programming for the individual.
•  Assisting with off-campus job duties when appropriate.
•  Assisting with educating peers to work with individual during “off” times.
•  Attending and working with individual when scheduled for EA or other work programs as appropriate.
•  Assisting with coverage of the care of the other individuals in the home on an “as needed basis”.
•  Accompanying individual with off-campus trips, recreational trips, and doctors’ appointments.
•  Performing other duties as required

Exceptional Benefits:

Minimum of 24 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match 
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage

Requirements

•  Knowledge of basic principles and techniques for training and interacting with developmentally/physically challenged individuals preferred.
•  Ability to work with one individual who may exhibit non-compliant behavior.
•  Must have good analytical skills and good writing skills.
•  Must have patience, self-motivation, and the capability of learning skills to address noncompliant behavior.
•  Ability to work in collaboration with the Interdisciplinary Team.

Minimum Training and Experience:

•  High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
•  Ability to successfully complete offered training.
•  Must have all required clearances. Must maintain all required certifications.

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 Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.