Job Coach

## Description

We are seeking a **Job Coach**to join our team of caring professionals.

**Excellent Benefit Package!!**

**Generous Time Off!!**

### The **Job Coach** reports directly to the Community Services Program Coordinator. Responsible for assisting individuals in obtaining and maintaining competitive employment and for providing direct support and assistance to the people we support.

### RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Evaluates individual’s skills, aptitudes, and vocational potential to assist the individuals with attaining employment.
• Assist in the planning and/or review of SEMP Staff Action Plan outcomes along with family, participant(s), family advisor and program coordinator.
• Strong communication. organizational skills and experience in employment planning
• Provide onsite training and specific interventions in order to help the individuals maintain job placement in the community
• Advocate and support individuals with all employment goals.
• Provide follow-up services according to Agency policy.
• Actively communicate all relevant information to the Program Coordinator regarding individual related services.
• Provide all interventions necessary of the individual to maintain their job status.
• Write comprehensive daily and monthly progress notes on the agency EHR (eVero).
• Comply with all standards for EVV-Electronic Visit Verification and agency standards for Paycom time and attendance Geo Fencing.
• Attend all mandatory annual training and keep and maintain necessary training hours through Eleversity, Relias and other electronic platforms and portals as assigned.
• Communicate with managers, employers, and potential business professionals in relation to individual employment standards.
• All other duties necessary to provide continuous services to individuals.

## Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least one year of related experience.
• Ability to interact with families and community partners (i.e. employers and businesses).
• Ability to always maintain professional appearance and demeanor.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate and willing to utilize new electronic systems.