JOB SUMMARY
The Job Coach is responsible for on-site job training, mentoring, coaching, and workplace assessment services for individuals in the community. Locations needed: Lowell, Hebron and Jasper and Porter County.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide coaching and training to actively working Vocational Rehab clients.
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Provide coaching and on-going training to clients receiving Extended Services through Waiver and Community Support budgets as outlined in their budgets.
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Assist with the development of natural supports at the worksite.
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Monitor and document client progress on struggles and successes to maintain established goals.
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Maintain necessary documentation, data and reports as required by CARF (Commission of Accreditation Rehabilitation Facilities) standards, funding sources and agency.
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Maintain necessary documentation daily, weekly, and monthly to adhere to department standards.
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Advocate for and pursue services appropriate to meet the individual needs of clients.
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Maintain the required productivity level at 85% client specific productivity hours weekly based on caseload of active job coaching and follow-along.
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Develop and maintain productive relationships with local employers, referral sources, clients, parents, co-workers, and others as appropriate.
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Become familiar with client specific information by attending client conferences and reading files prior to onset of coaching services, including but not limited to BSP (Behavior Support Plan) training.
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Attend and participate in department, division, and agency meetings, and training required.
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Maintain awareness of local, state, and national trends that impact employment services.
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Demonstrate appropriate professionalism and be a role model for team members and clients.
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Assist and Provide Discovery Services as needed and assigned.
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Your caseload will likely require working in Porter, Lake, and surrounding counties as well as various shifts including nights and weekends.
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All other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Prolonged sitting
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Prolonged standing
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Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
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Flexibility to ever-changing schedules and shifts.
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Strong ability to problem-solve.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
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High School Diploma
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1-3 years' experience in related field preferred
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Experience with developmentally disabled population preferred
