Job Coach - Cuyahoga County; West Side - PT

Job Details

• Location: Cleveland, OH 44103 - VGS - Cleveland, OH (Cuyahoga County)
• Education Level: HS Diploma/GED
• Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00 Hourly
• Shift: Other - see details in job posting
• Status: Part Time, Hourly
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) changes lives and strengthens our communities through services that educate, empower, and provide the opportunity to earn a paycheck! VGS is a highly acclaimed, successful, private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) vocational rehabilitation agency with over 130 years of dedicated experience serving persons with disabilities or other barriers to employment.

We are currently seeking to hire a Job Coach to coordinate, implement, and support Community Based Work Adjustment Programs and Job Site Work Experience Programs in diverse vocational settings for all counties served in the Cleveland region. The Direct Support Professional will be responsible for performing the following duties.

Hours are not set and can fluctuate, ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week, depending on the needs of the individuals. Assignments may extend beyond normal hours into evenings and weekends.

Provide a variety of Job Coaching services to individuals with disabilities including but not limited to developing appropriate job-keeping behaviors, task analysis, development of skills in complete specific tasks, development of natural supports, and the identification and implementation of reasonable accommodations at the job site.

Act as an advocate for the individual at the job site and/or work adjustment site. Provide referral information to the individuals served for necessary and appropriate community services to enhance their vocational success.

Prepare and submit thorough and insightful daily case notes that chart an individual's progress, challenges and receptivity to direction and/or instruction provided.

Provide services beyond normal agency hours of 8:00am - 4:30pm as required if available.

Will also have opportunities to fill in as a substitute at agency facilities located at

E. 55th and Hinckley Industrial Parkway and employer partner sites.

• Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to a variety of locations.
• In order to be considered for hire, applicants must complete all applicant questions, sign, and submit the application.
• Must pass BCI and FBI background check to maintain compliance with Medicaid requirements.
• Must pass all database checks required by Medicaid.

Vocational Guidance Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability & Veterans.