Job Coach Community Employment

Job description

Job Coach - Community Employment

MCAR Inc. - Hermitage PA

Since 1952 MCAR Inc. has been the leading provider of services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We promote human rights provide residential services and create employment opportunities for those with disabilities. We are seeking dedicated Job Coach who want to help us continue to provide services that improve the quality of life for people with special needs in Mercer County.

Job Responsibilities:

*Provide direct supervision in a variety of individual/staff rations that include but are not limited to 1:1 1:3 1:6 1:10 settings depending upon location.

*Adhere to Community Employment guidelines established by MCAR Inc. and the Office of Developmental Programs(ODP) in providing direct supervision in 1:1 or 1:3 community settings.

*Serve as an implementer for individuals goals per annual ISP.

*Complete computer based charting as necessary.

*Assist individuals with personal care needs provide instruction demonstrations hands on trainings as needed counts records and monitor finished product for quality control.

*Attend staff meetings.

*Assist with arrival/departure logistics

*Assist individuals during lunch and breaks times.

Job Requirements:

• Thirty credit hours from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma and one (1) year of work experience in industry or rehabilitation or a general education certificate and one (1) year of work experience in industry or rehabilitation.
• Successful completion of ACRE approved required training within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to work effectively with people and aid them to grow in the constructive use of their potential in adjusting to their specific problems or disability
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Individuals
• Basic knowledge of developmental disabilities and its social and emotional impact
• Knowledge of basic skills pertaining to woodworking and construction
• Ability to make sound judgement regarding the health and safety of persons with developmental disabilities and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
• Drivers License Social Security Card and High School / GED diploma for pre-employment review
• Operational Vehicle
• Vehicle Registration
• Vehicle Insurance
• Pre-Employment Criminal Background Physical Examination TB Test Drug-Screen

Essential Functions

• Operate car/van (handicap with lift)
• Computer
• Dollies
• Electric Pallet Truck/Tow Motor
• Scale
• Assorted hand tools and various electric tools

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applications now being accepted.

MCAR Inc.

HR Department - Administration Building

850 N. Hermitage Road

Hermitage PA 16148

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.33 per hour