Vocational Job Coach

JOB GOAL

To identify develop and maintain oncampus and community vocational sites. To be responsible for positive behavioral development and management skills following the methodology and guidelines/framework of Daily Life Therapy. Provide vocational guidance to adult program participants develop and maintain quality professional relationships with vocational site employees and management. Help participants create meaningful daily and weekly routines tailored to individual needs.

HOURS

Fulltime: Monday through Friday

Hours: 9am 3pm

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assist in developing and implementing Individual Support Plan (ISP) goals and objectives for vocational skill education integrating social and community goals within job sites.
2. Identify appropriate prerequisite skills for vocational placements in collaboration with staff.
3. Work with the Program Manager and Vocational Job Coach supervisor to identify suitable work sites for program participants.
4. Contribute to annual ISP assessments based on daily observations and interactions focusing on vocational opportunities and social skills.
5. Write and complete daily participant logs.
6. Participate in vocational training and job site activities alongside participants serving as a role model and motivator.
7. Collaborate with CAEP staff to develop successful teaching strategies curriculum and program improvements in accordance with ISP objectives and Daily Life Therapy.
8. Develop tailored teaching materials and methods for each participant and vocational site.
9. Attend and contribute to staff meetings and yearly ISP meetings with DDS case workers.
10. Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by the program manager CAEP committee and Human Rights committee.
11. Comply with additional requirements for certain offcampus work sites including:
• Drug screening tests and medical requirements (e.g. for hospital placements)
• Additional CORI or background checks
12. Drive program participants to and from vocational sites.
13. Maintain open communication with program managers group home directors guardians of the participants and case managers regarding participants.
14. Communicate effectively with the Program Manager regarding attendance time off requests and other relevant matters.
15. Complete all required staff training and maintain compliance with CPR and First Aid certification requirements.
16. Demonstrate passion for helping others enhance their lives and promote independence with respect dignity and quality.
17. Maintain good communication with the leadership team on progress and needs of individuals served
18. Complete required participant documentation in a timely manner

QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking qualified candidates to assist adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in learning/maintaining vocational and daily living skills as well as transporting individuals to work sites within the community.

Required:

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid drivers license in good standing
• Selfmotivation and initiative
• Excellent communication skills
• Professionalism and ability to work in a fastpaced multicultural environment
• No physical limitations

Preferred:

• Experience working with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Daily Life Therapy training

This position is subject to atwill employment doctrine and requires strict adherence to nondiscrimination policies in compliance with EEO standards. The supervisor shall be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance across all vocational sites and maintaining proper documentation