Job coach (Sub)
ACCESSPOINT RI
Location
Newport, Rhode Island
Quick overview
Provide instruction and support to individuals at community and internship sites to ensure job tasks are completed according to employer requirements. Manage documentation, schedules, and problem-solve issues between individuals and employers.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in human services. Must possess a valid driver's license and have access to an insured automobile.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Newport,
- RIPosition
- Type:
- SeasonalJob
- Shift: DayAccessPoint RI Job Description –
- Summer
- Grant /
- Job
- Coach
- Job
- Title:
- Supported
- Employment
- Specialist
- Reports To: Summer Grant Coordinator
Job Description
Instruct and provide support to individuals in community and internship sites, and to ensure that the assignments are met according to employers' requirements. Essential
Duties & Responsibilities
Assure all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. To adhere to all agency safety policies, including safe driving and seat belt practices. Assist individuals (i.e., through demonstration, repetition, verbal and gestural instruction) in learning job tasks. Assist Individuals in establishing community employment relationships, schedules, and adherence to work policy. Support Individuals as needed (i.e., setting work pace, implementing work responsibilities, correcting work, etc.) to ensure success in the internship experience. Problem-solving issues with the individual and employer. Completion of all assigned documentation, including daily schedules, annual summaries, progress notes, data sheets, etc. Follows and implements all clinical services and programs as applicable Verbal Interactions as per Behavioral Support Training Communication OT, PT, ST Perform other duties as assigned. Peripheral
Duties and Responsibilities
Transport Individuals to/from work Assist in working out schedules and schedule conflicts Assist coworkers by providing support as needed. Minimal Qualifications: High School Diploma +1 year Human Services Access and provision of an insured automobile on an ongoing basis Divers License Necessary Knowledge. Skills and Abilities: working knowledge of employment supports. Ability to read/write English, ability to instruct individuals. Special Qualifications Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats. Supervision Received: Summer Grant Coordinator Supervisory Exercised: None Essential Psychical Demands: Lift 100 lbs with 2 people Lifting up to 50lbs Driving/sitting 40% of the shift Standing 60% of the shift Bending 25% of the time Pushing/Pulling 25% of the shift Tools and Equipment: as required by job site (i.e: employment training/demonstration of work activity) Phone iPad / Laptop Car and/or Van Work Environment: Indoors (70%), Outdoors (30%) I have reviewed and received a copy of my job description. ___________________________________________________________ Signature/Date Qualifications
