Job Coach

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore to deliver on our mission The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Companys CoachFull Time PositionPay Range $16 - $18 per hourSUMMARYThe Job Coach coaches vocational program participants individuals referred for vocational services and oversee community employment goals vocational development goals and related program functions. Implements Individual Service Plans and promotes vocational skill acquisition and independence of each program participant. (Note: Job title is for use by vocational and day programs only).ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Actively engages program participants by providing continuous coaching feedback and demonstration of skill development tasks. Participates in the process of matching program participants to employment or vocational opportunities. Provides required level of supervision support and safety awareness during routine and crisis occurrences. Upholds safety for all by use of safety equipment and proper safety techniques as applicable. Assists in arranging and/or provision of appropriate transportation to job sites as necessary. Ensures program participants are appropriately groomed and attired for employment or task assignment. Implements individual service plan individual goals and ensures active engagement and participation of each participant is maintained. Monitors consults and provides constructive feedback to program participants regarding individual service plan goals community employer expectations and development of skills to obtain and maintain competitive employment. Provides work adjustment training to assist an employment client to improve work skills work behaviors interpersonal skills and with ethics to maintain employment. Promotes positive communication with community contacts community work site co-workers county agencies state agencies and state/corporate offices. May meet with employers as required to develop potential work opportunities for clients. Ensures a timely response to all requests for information services and documentation. Upholds confidentiality of information related to personnel and each individual served. Completes incident and accident reports in an objective timely and accurate manner with proper notification to supervisor(s). Provides linkage to natural supports community inclusion opportunities and social opportunities for each individual. Completes annual and on-going training as required. Performs other related duties and activities as RESPONSIBILITIESNone Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent Six months experience in human services preferredCertificates Licenses and Registrations: Current drivers license car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving servicesOther Skills and Abilities: N/AOther Requirements: Travel as neededPhysical Requirements: Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move WITH DISABILITY STATEMENT External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodations to be determined on a case by case basis.