TRC Job Coach 1

RESPONSIBLE TO: Employment Services Supervisor FUNCTION: To provide training and support to people with intellectual developmental disabilities and other related disabilities in competitive employment. The job coach will provide necessary training support and follow-up services to support people to maintain competitive employment. This includes working with businesses to ensure successful retention of the person receiving employment supports. REQURED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Must have knowledge of principles of Vocational Rehabilitation Placement and supported employment and Department of Labor standards Communication skills necessary to work with program participants families local business partners and other agency personnel. Ability to:Coordinate services among several providerscomplete all required reporting in a timely mannerlearn educational/training techniques for the intellectual and developmentally disabled and other related successfully in diverse community based work the terminology regulatory requirements purpose and acceptable practices associated with each service and follow written and verbal flexible to accommodate the persons without direct supervision exercise sound judgment make accountable decisions and take successfully in a team environmentwork a flexible schedule on a variety of shifts and day including nights weekends and throughout the county to various sites within the day/ TRC in a professional manner at all times Willingness to travel within the community. Fulfillment of all regulatory skill certifications and all required trainings. Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the job. Must be flexible highly persistent patient and motivated to work with difficult candidates and possess a desire and ability to work unusual QUALIFICATIONS: Job Coach I: Grade 11 High school or equivalency diploma required and Two (2) years of related experience in a job training capacity or Vocational Rehabilitation. Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Centers insurance carrier use of personal vehicle and automobile insurance (minimum of New York States statutory requirements for personal liability) is required. Job Coach II Grade 12 Eligibility for movement into a Job Coach II after 1 year experience as a Job Coach I satisfactory SPR all up to date internal training requirements completed and successful completion of 24 hours of Innovations Training specializing in Employment related training. 6 hours of continuing education per year required after the first year and ongoing each year. Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Centers insurance carrier use of personal vehicle and automobile insurance (minimum of New York States statutory requirements for personal liability) is required. IDENTIFIED KEY COMPETENCIES: DUTIES: Demonstrates professional demeanor and represents TRC in a professional manner at all with business partners and acts as a liaison with employers in resolving any work and maintains a collaborative relationship with local businesses the person receiving supports and the persons job analysis for potential job placements by collecting and documenting information regarding available jobs including skills required hours of work working environment communicates with businesses regarding goals and methods of on-the-job training at job sites to assist the business in teach job skillsEnsures the employers expectations are and analyzes training records and measures/evaluates the persons work other training and supports including but not limited to: travel training orientation at the job site facilitating the social integration of the person in the work environment and money management on soft skills and other related skills needed to obtain or maintain employment (i.e. attendance hygiene interview skills resume building interpersonal skills).Assists the person they support family and others in understanding Department of Labor and ADA conjunction with the person ensures adequate and sustainable transportation to obtain and maintain employment. This may include travel training in various modalities including but not limited to bus taxi walking routes identifying car pool options. At times for extenuating circumstances a Job Coach may have to provide transportation in order for an individuals to not be in jeopardy of losing a job until more appropriative arrangements are solidified or if and emergent issue arises such as a missed bus or a late taxi .Provides long-term follow-up and regular evaluation of work performance to ensure a successful placement this may include the review of performance evaluations making on-site visits discussion with a supervision or human resources staff member at the business at which they are providing support and other interventions as compliance with state and federal regulations as well as with agency and departmental policies procedures and to Supervisor Habilitation Specialist Program Administrator or specified others any ideas suggestions and/or concerns regarding the service recipient safety issues department/agency policies practices in meetings as required documentation in a timely manner. Maintains all necessary records and billing informationPursues opportunities for professional growth and share knowledge and resources with in orienting new staff members and acts as a role model/mentor for those staff. Promotes cooperation and teamwork amongst all individuals involved in the provision or receipt of any other duties as assigned by supervisory : OTHER DUTIES: REQUIRED TOOLS: Revision Date: 05/31/2019 THE RESOURCE CENTER Rehabilitation Services Grade 11/12 Non-Exempt PTO/CAT: 3 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Job Coach I: Grade 11 High school or equivalency diploma required and Two (2) years of related experience in a job training capacity or Vocational Rehabilitation. Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record according to guidelines established by The Resource Centers insurance carrier use of personal vehicle and automobile insurance (minimum of New York States statutory requirements for personal liability) is required.