Job Coach

A Job Coach provides training, supervision and support to individuals who experience

intellectual/developmental disabilities in employment-related activities which promotes an individual’s independence and success in the workplace, while focusing on integration and coordination.

Provide job training, supervision, and set up supports to Associates in employment-related activities ensuring quality standards and safety rules are always adhered to.

Compensation

Hourly: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week: 10 – 40 per week

• Ensure public relations are professionally maintained and communicate frequently with the Landscape Manager to improve efficiencies, etc.
• Inform Landscape Manager of adequate staff coverage to ensure contracts are fulfilled.
• Perform daily landscape maintenance crew leader duties as needed.
• Perform other organizational duties as assigned.

A Job Coach provides training, supervision and support to individuals who experience intellectual/developmental disabilities in employment-related activities which promotes an individual’s independence and success in the workplace, while focusing on integration and coordination of supported employment services. Responsible for assisting Associates (supported employees) to be successfully employed in the community. Maintain strong working relationships with agency staff, stakeholders, supported individuals and community businesses.

This position requires the person to work in an environment where there may be exposure to dirt, poor ventilation, building temperature fluctuations, odors, dust, noise, and outdoor weather. Other working conditions many include working alone; disagreeable contacts (i.e. aggressive/agitated individuals); and frequent interruptions. May be required to provide job support to Associates working in the community or attend meeting outside of regular shift.

• Good interpersonal skills, decision making, judgment, supervisory, training, and communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to observe others and accurately document those observations.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, see, bend, twist, carry 50 pounds and operate a vehicle.
• Ability to take initiative and make decisions based upon company purpose, values and mission.
• Enthusiastic, motivated “can-do positive attitude and work independently, as well as with a team.
• Must pass criminal history check conducted by MHDDSD.