About this role
Hour;y Rate: $20.00
Position Summary:
The Lead Job Coach is responsible for the training of both the Job Coaches and Individuals in Linwoods Employment Program. This includes completing task analyses at all job sites and completing time studies of the individuals at job sites when appropriate. The Lead Job Coach is responsible for assuring that the employer is satisfied with the Linwood crew or individual assigned to those job site. The Lead Job Coach is the direct liaison between Linwood and the employer.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in the development of the IP and Behavior Plans and implementation and documentation of the portion of the plan(s) related to the Employment Program.
- Actively work to develop community-based and/or center-based employment options for Linwood program participants. Options should be in line with the interests and abilities of the individuals.
- Support individuals in all aspects of employment or potential employment. This may include interviewing, resume writing and completing employment application as necessary for community-based job placement.
- Determine and put into place the specific requirements at job sites, including the number of individuals assigned, the number of job coaches assigned, each persons schedule, and supplies needed.
- Train job coach and individuals on all tasks at job sites. Assure job coach knows all tasks and is able to coach those on the crew.
- Develop task analyses and complete time studies when these tasks are required.
- Ensure that all tasks at the job site are being completed up to employers standards.
- The Lead Job Coach shall understand all aspects of the job site so that he/she can supervise the job coaches and individuals effectively.
- Ensure that the fundamental rights of each individual in the program are secured.
- The Lead Job Coach shall be trained and certified by Linwoods nurse(s) and will carry out the duties of a Certified Medication Technician as delegated by the nurse(s) and as prescribed by the Board of Nursing and DDA.
Other Duties & Responsibilities
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be at least 21 years old.
High School diploma or GED, plus one (1) year of related experience OR an Associates degree plus one (1) year of related experience or training.
Must have a valid drivers MD license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agencys insurance carrier and by Agency policy.
Required to drive Agency vans
Abilities:
To demonstrate interest and ability to address the developmental and social-emotional needs of adults with developmental disabilities.
To be energetic, enthusiastic, patient, and understanding.
To be flexible enough to work cooperatively with other staff in addressing individuals' physical, social-emotional, and behavioral needs.
To demonstrate an understanding of fundamental rights and self-determination and assure that the individuals to whom he/she provides support be afforded these rights.
To demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of Linwoods philosophy and the ability to teach Linwoods methods and philosophy to others.
To engage professionally with Linwood staff, parents, school system personnel, and other professionals.
The ability to organize, document, and meet deadlines.
To follow written and oral instructions and procedures
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
Regularly exposed to weather conditions during travel to and from worksites and appointments.
Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, and various technology or controls.
Must be able to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, run, or crawl.
Must be able to work under regular, moderate levels of stress.
Must be able to lift and move up to 10 lbs. regularly and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Requests for reasonable accommodation may be considered on a case-by-case basis.