What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach position at United Cerebral Palsy Heartland?
Job Description
Job Description
UCP Heartland / Gibbs Center are in search of a Part-Time Job Coach
Approximately 10.5 to 20 Hours Per Week)
Use your creativity, think outside of the box, utilize your problem-solving skills to pivot when necessary...but most importantly, reap the rewards of seeing people succeed in realizing their personal goals for successful long-term employment.
A little bit about the job responsibilities :
Develop thorough, complete, and professionally written plans for program participants to facilitate long-term job retention and / or career advancement of individuals on appropriate job sites.
Provide supports needed at various job sites to help individuals learn the job, minimize job losses and meet minimum contact requirements.
Ensure that services, documentation, support plans, data collection, and progress summaries are completed accurately and within designated time frames both by participating in these processes and through the monitoring of client case files.
Proactively foster client and employer satisfaction by providing job coaching and follow-along support to program participants, which may include physical or mechanical assistance and may require extended periods of standing or walking for up to 8 consecutive hours.
Ensure productive use of time and control expenditures by planning cost-effective travel routes, centering development activities in related areas, and managing a caseload of assigned people effectively.
Requirements :
High School Diploma or GED with one year experience or training in working with persons with developmental disabilities.
Good working knowledge of computers, software applications, and databases.
Effective written and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to relate to a diverse group of individuals.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Understanding of learning and developmental needs of the disabled with the ability to be flexible and alter strategies based on the needs of the individual.
Valid Driver's License, Reliable Transportation and provide vehicle insurance that meets minimum requirements for the State of Missouri. DMV record to meet the Agency requirements and pass the Agency Driver Training Program.
Maintain training and certification consistent with Agency requirements.
Ability to pass any background, law enforcement or related security clearance, screenings or other specific requirements as required by the Agency and / or employment sites (i.e. health specific) for the purpose of providing any and all services through the department and / or Agency.
Ability to sit, stand, bend and walk for up to 8 hours at a time.
Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 100 lbs. using proper lifting and acceptable transfer techniques for the disabled.
Preferred :
Bachelor’s degree in special education, psychology, social work or other related human services field from an accredited college or university OR a combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of the local / regional economic conditions, availability of funding from VR, the Department of Mental Health and SB 40 Boards.
One or more years’ experience with persons with severe physical disabilities.
One or more years’ experience in supported employment programs
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