Job Coach

• Education and/Or experience
• High School Diploma/GED is required; an associate degree is preferred.
• 1 year of related experience is preferred. Working as caregivers or with adults with developmental disabilities.
• Be empathetic and have a team approach to care for the individuals.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Be energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor.

SKILLS

Language Skills

The employee must have the ability to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions, short correspondence/memos. Have the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

Mathematical Skills

Have the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide 2-3 digit numbers using units of United States’ currency, weight, volume, and distance measurements.

Reasoning Skills

Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Have the ability to problem solve, involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Certificates, licenses, registrations
• Valid NYS driver license.
• The employee is required to successfully complete several agency training courses, including but not limited to crisis intervention and prevention training, Medication Administration, PR/First Aid, SCIP-R and Behavior Management. Upon hire and as required through certification standards. Employee will be required to maintain any specialized training as required by position and regulation.

Physical demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

Conditions of Employment

The employee agrees to comply with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, rules, regulations, and standards of conduct relating to the position. All staff must pass all NYS Justice Center Background Check Requirements, and Physical. In addition, the employee has a duty to report any suspected violations of the law (including any motor vehicle infractions) to the Human Resources Department.

In Flight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Required- High School Diploma or GED
• Acceptable driver’s license based on insurance company regulations.
• Pass NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
• Attend In Flight orientation located in Red Hook.

Benefits

• are offered to positions of 30 hours or more.
• Generous benefits including 403(b), medical, dental, and vision insurance.