Job Coach

JOB COACH

• FULL-TIME Who is Easterseals Redwood? At Easterseals Redwood, we believe in the power of purpose and the power of work. We empower children and adults with disabilities, military veterans, and people facing disadvantages in our region to live full and meaningful lives. Our programs are designed to meet individuals where they are -- to enrich education, expand employment, enhance health, and elevate our communities. By 2030, 10,000 people each year will say Easterseals Redwood makes their lives better. As one of the largest human service providers in the region, our team members won’t rest until every one of us is valued, respected, and accepted. Our Values: Believe in people, Joy, Inclusion, Curiosity, Impact, and Courage Why join Easterseals Redwood as a Job Coach: PTO and Extended Illness Time Health Insurance options 401 K Retirement Plan with a company match Dental and Vision Insurance options Disability Insurance options Education and Professional Development Assistance Free daily lunch (Kentucky campus) Humana Employee Assistance Plan 10 Paid holidays Growth Opportunities Position Summary: Coaches and supports individuals served in community employment by teaching job tasks/skills and encouraging independent work skills. Assists individuals with learning bus routes to and from work as well as provide support in learning other modes of travel to work. Assesses work strengths and weaknesses and identifies and implements appropriate job accommodations.

Job Responsibilities

Coaches individuals served at community job sites by providing orientation and training, assisting with job related issues and demonstrating job functions. Utilize training techniques through learning channels such as verbal prompting, visual prompting, forward chaining, etc. Adapts training techniques based upon participants strengths and needs.

Encourages and assists individuals served by teaching job tasks, interpersonal skills, stress management, communication skills, and other job-related activities. Provides support and guidance to individuals completing a community-based work assessment. Identify work skills, strengths, interests, and make recommendations for a realistic vocational direction for the individual served.

Identifies and assists employers and individuals served with implementing any needed job modification. Provides problem solving, mediation, and advocacy by teaching individuals served to communicate effectively and appropriately with supervisors and co-workers. Serves as liaison for individuals served with employer, case managers, funding agency, and others by facilitating communication.

Provides transportation by driving individuals served to and from work sites for orientation, training, community-based work assessments and other activities as needed. Travel trains individuals served to and from work sites. Keeps accurate records by completing and maintaining required documentation including case notes, monthly summaries and reports, intake forms, activity logs, mileage reports and discharge summaries.

Provides coverage at other agency training programs as needed. Maintains knowledge and skills by attending meetings, seminars, trainings, and workshops. Maintains confidentiality of individual case records and other sensitive subject matter. Provides follow along supports to individuals served by performing site visits and contacting employers by phone.

Communicates regularly with Easterseals Redwood supervisor and manager regarding progress of individual served. Works assigned schedule and exhibits regular and predictable attendance Works early mornings, evenings, and weekends on occasion to meet workload demands. Education/Qualifications: High school diploma. Some college preferred.

Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. We are a drugfree workplace