Job Coach
AHRC Nassau
Location
Freeport, New York
Salary
$20 - $22 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Job Coach provides support for individuals in community and facility-based employment activities, including developing service plans and tracking progress toward goals. Key duties involve segmenting job duties, monitoring performance quality against industry standards, and acting as a liaison between the employee and employer.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School diploma or GED along with six months of employment experience, along with good math and communication skills. Employment is contingent upon maintaining a valid NYS driver's license and having reliable transportation, as well as the physical ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Job description
Overview Provides supports to the people we serve in community and facility based employment activities.
Responsibilities
Primary duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Supports the development and ongoing revisions to Individual Habilitation Service Plan by providing input and information. Tracks individual’s progress towards goals and objectives in Staff Action Plan. Segments job duties and assignments into specific steps to facilitate the learning of the people we serve. Monitors individual’s level of performance including determining when support can be faded. Monitors the quality of the work that the people we serve produce in order to ensure it adheres to industry standards and all tasks are completed within an acceptable time frame. Serves as a liaison between employee and employer and facilitates appropriate worker to supervisor relationship. Maintains accurate records on job coaching services provided to each person we support. Documents and recommends to supervisor any action necessary to overcome employment barriers. Responds to crisis in accordance to policy and training. Develops and maintains written documentation, as requested. Makes all decisions based on agency vision and values. Performs all additional related duties as requested by supervisor and/or administration.
Qualifications
High School diploma or GED and six (6) months of employment experience required. Good math and communication skills. Must maintain a valid NYS driver’s license throughout employment. Must have reliable means of transportation. Physical aspects will include being able to bend, push, pull and lift a minimum of 35 lbs.