Job Coach

$500 SignOn Bonus)

The Job Coach is responsible for supporting one or more individuals during their daytoday activities in Linwoods Supported Employment Program. The Job Coach is directly accountable to the Supported Employment Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in developing the IP and Behavior Plans implement them and document the portion of the plans related to the day program.
• Guides one or more individuals at the job site to ensure the job duties meet the employers expectations.
• Involved in performing the job duties along with the individual(s) as needed to maintain the production level determined by the employer.
• Guides one or more individuals at the job site to ensure successful participation in appropriate activities of daily living including the development of selfhelp skills leisure skills and functional academic or vocational skills.
• Actively supports the individual in achieving success and integration in the community and at the work site.
• Responsible for providing transportation to assigned individuals or groups.
• Completes all required documentation in an efficient and timely manner.
• Be a role model to the individuals you serve and at times a representation of Linwood.
• If requested/directed timely attendance and participation in meetings including but not limited to staff meetings clinical meetings and medication reviews.
• Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.
• Learns and properly utilizes Linwoods Data Management System (CIMS) to maintain accurate records and permit accurate billing with LTSS/DDA.
• Attends work regularly according to the assigned work schedule and per Linwoods policy.
• Attends and participates in all mandated DDA training staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development.
• Maintains current valid CPR/ First Aid and MANDT certifications.
• Works cooperatively with others including all staff supervisors administrators coworkers people served community professionals customers vendors and the public.
• May assume other duties responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Education Experience Skills)

• Must be at least 21 and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in creating community involvement and volunteer or employment opportunities with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have a valid drivers MD license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agencys insurance carrier and by Agency policy.

Abilities:

• To demonstrate interest and ability to address the developmental and socialemotional needs of adults with developmental disabilities.
• To be energetic enthusiastic patient and understanding.
• To be flexible enough to work cooperatively with other staff in addressing individuals physical socialemotional and behavioral needs.
• To demonstrate an understanding of fundamental rights and selfdetermination and assure that the individuals to whom he/she provides support be afforded these rights.
• To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Linwoods philosophy and the ability to teach Linwoods methods and philosophy to others.
• To engage professionally with Linwood staff parents school system personnel and other professionals.
• The ability to organize document and meet deadlines.
• To follow written and oral instructions and procedures.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• Regularly exposed to weather conditions during travel to and from worksites and appointments.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools and various technology or controls.
• Must be able to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch run or crawl.
• Must be able to work under regular moderate levels of stress.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Requests for reasonable accommodation may be considered on casebycase basis.

The current comprehensive company benefits:

• Medical Vision and Dental coverage
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary ShortTerm Disability
• Companypaid life insurance & AD&D
• Companypaid LongTerm Disability
• 401K Retirement plan with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Three Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership if desired

Please note the following:

• Candidates that are currently employed by have previously been employed by or are referred to Linwood Center by an employment or temporary agency are not eligible to receive a SignOnBonus for positions that qualify for a SignOnBonus.

Shift: Monday Friday 8am4pm

Pay Rate: $18.36 Per Hour

Linwood Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer