Job Coach

Job Details: Level: Entry, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $19.00 - $19.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Quality, Performance and Behavior Expectations: Reflect RCMs’ vision, mission and values by demonstrating a commitment to high quality, responsive, and productive service.

Uphold the highest ethical standards. Act with integrity.

Job Summary

The Job Coach is to provide person-centered professional supports and services to persons with disabilities. The primary responsibility of the job coach is to assist people with retaining employment by providing direct support at the job site when necessary, based on an assessment conducted by RCM/Employment Specialists and the preferences of the person supported.

This role is also designed to provide on the job support to persons with disabilities to assist in the retention of employment Supervisory Responsibility: No supervisory responsibility. Essential Job Duties: Reports to the RCM Director, or RCM Community Inclusion Manager or RCM Employment Specialist. Reports to the job site at the scheduled time or based upon assigned person’s work needs or work schedules.

Supervise and supports persons for employment in the community. Completes daily written notes, assessments, reports, billing, and other electronic documentation. Provides job coaching to ensure employment success. Conducts personalized work observations of the person at the job site. Interacting frequently and positively with the person, external professionals, family, etc.

, including role modeling of appropriate personal conduct, manners, and appearance. Ensures that the person’s performance is monitored and meets the identified goals, desires, and all employer requirements. Conducts follow-up support to assist the person with the continuance of employment. Provides regular feedback to the person supported, service coordinators, their Support Teams Attends and participates in all relevant events, workshops, training, and meetings.

Works as a communications liaison between all departments. Maintaining a positive and respectful attitude and a professional work relationship among all employees. Participating in all ongoing job-related training (all 4 phase of DDS training) and staff meetings with the ability to demonstrate training competency. Follow all RCM Policies and Procedures.

Keeping up to date on all certifications (Health certificate with negative Tuberculosis test results, CPR, First Aid, CPI, and other necessary certifications of the position). Must maintain hygiene and appropriate attire to be respectful to your colleagues and the people we support. Performs other duties as assigned Qualifications: Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Work Environment: Work is normally performed at individuals’ job sites with some work hours spent in an office setting to complete paperwork.

Exposure to the outdoors on occasion. Work involves direct contact with persons that exhibit low to extreme behaviors. Work environment involves exposure to risk of injury and/or illness which require following basic safety precautions. Work involves exposure to moderate to high noise levels. The work schedule varies but is designed around the program’s availability and the supported individual’s needs.

Job Coaching hours are 20-25 hours per week. More hours may be available, but there is no guarantee Physical Requirements: Moderate physical activity. Required to talk, hear, and see; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision requirement includes the ability to see at close range.

Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 60 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than three (3) hours per day.

Education and Experience

Education

Have a high school diploma or GED. Verification of Foreign Equivalency Required. Experience: One year of work experience specific to disabilities, with knowledge of case management in the field of rehabilitation. Must have experience with case management of person supported with intellectual and severe developmental disabilities.

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Experience in behavior management, crisis intervention, and hands-off problem-solving are preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Ability to demonstrate professional attitude and composure in all communications.

Ability to exhibit good judgment and sound reasoning. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to work autonomously, flexible hours, and strong problem-solving skills are necessary for successfully accomplishing program outcomes.

Knowledge of MS Office software package and web browsing. Willingness to take annual health assessment to include tuberculosis testing as position requires on-going interaction in programs. Possess a full, valid, local driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record. Mandatory Training Requirements: All employees have Learning Plans consisting of online and instructor-led courses specific to their programs and job assignments.

Employees are given access to Paycom to take and enroll in classes. All RCM employees are required to complete (or provide official proof of prior completion) of all training listed on Paycom within 90 days of hire. In addition, employees are expected to pursue recertification for courses that expire (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.)

before the expiration date. Additional training(s) may be required.