Job Coach

Position Title: Job Coach for Supported Employment Program

Job Type: Part Time or Full Time

Reporting Supervisor: Program Manager and Director of Supported Employment Program

JOB SUMMARY:

Friends of Children with Special Needs (FCSN) is a nonprofit organization. FCSN Supported Employment Program is seeking an energetic patient detail-oriented and reliable Job Coach. The position is responsible for providing training and supervision to adults with developmental challenges. Work locations in Fremont and/or San Jose area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Under the supervision of Program Coordinator or Program Manager the essential functions of the SEP Job Coach are to 1) provide training supervision and support and to optimize participants success in their life goals and employment; 2) offer tailored job coaching services to enhance participants proficiency in job tasks for employment retention; and 3) Drive to participants workplaces to provide job coaching services or transport participants from FCSN Center for work-related activities and community engagement. This position involves implementing Person-Centered Thinking (PCT) activities promoting participants job skills and personal growth ensuring their well-being and safety and fostering a positive and inclusive environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Assist participant in identifying career interests types of desired jobs vocational skills work experience strength employment barriers and training
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  Conduct Job Club to enhance participants job skills interview techniques work ethics communication and interpersonal
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  Provide training personal care and support to participants in maximizing their vocational skills independence optimal health emotional stability and community
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  Travel to participants workplaces to provide job coaching
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  Transport participants for volunteer work job applications interviews and community
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  Implement positive behavioral prevention strategies and intervention
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  Offer specific job training and assist participant in creating resume searching for jobs submitting applications and preparing for
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  Network with potential employers and local industries for developing employment and paid internship opportunities for
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  Provide intensive job coaching services for participants to learn and be familiar with required job tasks and maximize job independence and
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  Act as an advocate for participant in the workplace addressing any issues or accommodations needed to ensure a successful employment experience.
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  Offer ongoing support to help participants maintain employment by addressing challenges fostering a positive work environment and offering strategies for successful employment
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  Assist participants in working on work-related behaviors- communication socialization and interaction with co-worker/supervisors; greeting; work place behavior; coworker relations; age appropriate job related
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  Collaborate with employers vocational rehabilitation professionals and other stakeholders to facilitate successful employment outcomes for
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  Maintain accurate records of participants job performance challenges interactions with co-workers supervisors comments/evaluation objective tracking and any
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  Complete semi-annual and annual PCT IHSP reports in a timely manner and engage participants in achieving their IHSP
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  Effectively and respectfully communicate with participants families employers team members and supervisors.
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  Follow established safety protocols and emergency procedures intervening as
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  Perform first aid CPR and other emergency services (e.g. evacuations) as appropriate to the needs of participants.
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  Engage in precautionary practices to mitigate health safety and any other risks to participants well- being.
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  Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of care
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  Attend staff meetings and training (All the staff training and meetings are mandatory).
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  Communicate proactively with supervisors regarding participants employment status well-being needs incidents concerns etc.
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  Be a supportive team player support coworkers and promote team
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  Respect participants rights dignity privacy. Timely report observations or evidence of violations of any of the personal rights and dependent adult and elder
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  Comply with HIPAA law and
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  Participate in FCSN special events and

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education: A high school diploma is required; a higher education degree is

2. Experience: have at least one year of experience working with the developmentally disabled or being an enthusiastic quick learner with an impeccable work

3. Professional Skills

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  Good oral and written communications skills in
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  Good behavioral management
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  Ability to teach conduct training and classes arrange activities and work effectively and independently.
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  Sufficient skills in using Microsoft Office applications email and data entry
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  Ability to adapt to the changing needs of participants and respond to unexpected
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  Strong attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to multi-task to meet
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  Proficient critical thinking skills in decision making situations good organizational and record keeping skills and good independent

4. Environmental Conditions

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  Must be able to meet flexible schedule and be open to assignments and
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  Able and willing to perform tasks that may involve lifting (25 lbs) bending and assisting with personal care and mobility
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  Extensive amount of time driving and transporting clients in the community standing and
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  Must have a reliable vehicle with full car insurance (proof of vehicle insurance) clean DMV record and willing to transport participants in personal vehicle for participants traveling
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  Use electronic devices for documentation and

5. Personality Traits:

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  Patient caring empathetic with a genuine commitment to enhancing the quality of life for program participants.
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  Take initiative energetic reliable multi-tasks a quick
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  Have a creative innovative open and positive mindset and a Can Do attitude.
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  Have great interpersonal skills collaborate with diverse people and maintain a positive uplifting and optimistic work environment.

COMPANY WIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS:

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  Must pass DOJ fingerprint-based background clearance prior to
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  Must pass a health screening and TB test prior to
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  Must possess a valid drivers license and have a clean driving record.
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  Obtain valid CPR and First Aid Certificate within one month of
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  Use of mask when recommended/required by local Public Health

BENEFITS:

• 401(k) & matching
• Dental/Vision/Health insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Sign on Bonus/ Referral Bonus Program