Employment Support Professional (68192)

Community Job Coach Part Time - Salem OR

Pay range: $15.05 - $17.00 per hour

Garten is excited to offer an opportunity to join our hardworking and mission-driven team as a Part Time Community Job Coach. As a not-for-profit organization focused on hiring people with disabilities we are dedicated to providing high-quality services that make a meaningful impact in the community. For over 55 years we have operated with a strong commitment to excellence adapting and growing through changing times. This role provides the chance to contribute to a well-established organization that values dedication innovation and service.

General Position Summary:

Provides on-the-job transition and retention supports to program participants in various community work settings. Assists in the disability awareness education of community employers. Assists community employers in the identification and development of natural supports within their businesses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Positive role model for program participants.
• Provides hands-on support to the individual based on their specific needs while they are working or engaging in pre-employment services.
• Provides on-going support to the individual as they are developing natural supports while they are working at job retention and skills building. This includes supporting them in community growth opportunities.
• Educates and supports the employer as they become more knowledgeable about necessary accommodations.
• Assists community employers in the identification and development of natural supports to meet the needs of the individual.
• Provides the necessary hands-on support at the community work experience or placement site to ensure a positive outcome for the employer individual and referral source.
• Maintains effective communication with the individual employer referral source and designated Garten staff.
• Effectively performs all required daily documentation and record keeping in a timely manner.

Secondary Functions:

• Attends meetings with employers and referral sources as requested.
• Participates in meetings and on teams/committees as assigned.
• Provides assistance and personal care to individuals in use of restroom and in clean-up.
• Provides input on ways Garten can create integrated employment opportunitiesfor individuals withdisabilities.
• Performs other related duties asassigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is supervisory to the extent that training daily work direction and evaluation are provided to others.

Interpersonal Contacts:

Has both internal and external contacts. The most common internal contacts are with all employees. The most frequent external contacts are with employers referral sources home providers and relatives of individuals with disabilities. The types of interactions for both internal and external contacts involve information exchange and problem solving.

Both internal and external contacts are usually made at the employees own initiative with contacts being over the telephone and face to face. At least 80% of all contacts are with external customers while 20% are with internal customers. Contactsfrequentlycontaindiscussionof confidential/sensitive issues.

Specific Job Skills Required:

• Excellent communication customer service negotiation and interpersonal skillswith sign language skillsdesirable.

• Ability to conduct assessment instruments andidentifynatural supports andeliminatebarriers.

• Ability to train/instruct diverseworkforce.

• Ability to modelgood workpractices.

• Ability to read write speak and understandEnglish.

• Skills in judgment decision-making and balancing multiplepriorities.

• Ability to activelyparticipatein team development and team-orientedprocesses.

• Physical and mental ability tooperatea calculator and computerhardware/software.

• Valid drivers license acceptable driving record and proof of current vehicleinsurance.

• Physical ability to stand walk twist bend kneel grasp handle (including repetitive motion of shoulders/wrists/hands) reach kneel occasionally during normalworkday.

• Physical ability to occasionally push/pull/lift/carry up to 40pounds.

• Physical ability to obtain andmaintainforklift certification asrequired.

• Ability to work evenings and weekendsas needed based on established availability.

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience working with/providing training to individualswith disabilities with preference given to those with prior experience in communitysettings.

• AnAssociates Degree/equivalent training specializing in rehabilitation socialwork communication or related field may be substituted for 1 year of experience.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Job Conditions:

This position requires working in an environment where there may be building temperature fluctuationsdustdirtodorsfumesheavyequipmentoperationnoisebiohazardsand/oroutdoor weather depending on the job location of the participant. Other working conditions mayinclude:frequentinterruptions;workingalone;workingflexibleworkhours;attendingmeetingsoutsideof regularworkhours;on-callstatus;occasionalequipment/forkliftoperation;extensivedetailwork; exposure to a computer monitor; pressure of meeting deadlines; exposure to disagreeable individuals; driving intraffic.

Perks Include:

• FREE Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance
• FREE Dental Insurance
• FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Garten Retirement Plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and one paid floating holiday

Statement for all Job Postings:

Garten believes in fostering a workplace that recognizes talent encourages innovation and celebrates achievement. We are proud to focus on hiring people with disabilities. We also strive to ensure a welcoming and fair process for all qualified applicants. Our mission is to empower every employee to succeed and contribute to our organizations achievements. If you need assistance or accommodations during the job application or interview process please contact our Recruitment team at.