Job Coach

Title: Job Coach
Status: Non-Exempt
Department: Employment
Supervisor: Employment Manager/Director of Employment Services
Station: As assigned by the Director
Supervision Exercised:  None

Work Schedule:  This is a non-exempt position. Specific days and hours are to be scheduled by the Employment Director/Manager to be scheduled according to the demands of the employment placements for employees with disabilities.

Training:  The person in this position is responsible for completing 12 hours of pre-service, 12 hours of pertinent in-service hours annually.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Instruct, supervise, monitor and support employees with disabilities in employment which promotes and maintains work performance, integration and coordination of the services.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train the supported employee's site co-workers to provide the necessary support and supervision to maintain the job demands.
• Provide support and training for transportation, as needed.
• Provide support to and participate in community integration activities.
• Implement and train the supported employee the necessary skills to maintain employment.
• Conduct detail job analysis and design community employment site.
• Develop and Implement communication process between the supported employee, employer and parent/residential provider.
• Design on-site training procedures and task analysis.
• Coordinate indirect employment services such as transportation, family, residential and case management.
• Complete any correspondence with MHD, VRD, Social Security or other service provider.  Submit and document any financial and performance reports as reports as required Employment Director and funding agencies.
• Implement the training strategies for the supported employee to maintain employment.
• Participate in ISP activities to supported employees who are in community placement.
• Maintain records and operations as specified in the Oregon Administration
• Rules for Employment Service.
• Collect data, perform time standard and time studies and job surveys for the supported employee in accordance with Department of Labor (DOL) regulations.
• Provide feedback to the employment manager on status of employment with the supported employee.
• Conduct the supported employee and employer job satisfaction surveys when needed.
• Provide the necessary support to the supported employees to function at the job site (whether it be communication, toileting, medication management, or behaviors).
• Promote any social interaction/relationship activities between supported employees and co-workers.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Employment Services, as they relate to position responsibilities.
   

Requirements:

• Must pass drug screen and physical/functional exam.
• Must pass criminal history check.
• Must be bondable.
• Must have a valid Oregon Driver’s License, proof of vehicle insurance and a good driving record.
• Responsible to drive individual(s) with disabilities in personal vehicle (automobile) when needed.
• Must be eligible for driving agency vehicles as acceptable to agency insurance carrier.
• Must be able to evacuate the premises independently in case of an emergency.  Must be able to assist employees to do the same.                                                              
• Must participate in CPR and First Aid Certification training within thirty days of employment (or as soon as classes are available thereafter).

Education:

Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and be at least 18 years old. College course work and/or experience with the client population preferred.