Job Coach, Social Work, Community Health

($500 Sign-On Bonus)

The Job Coach is responsible for supporting one or more individuals during their day-to-day activities in Linwood’s Supported Employment Program. The Job Coach is directly accountable to the Supported Employment Coordinator.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in developing the IP and Behavior Plans, implement them, and document the portion of the plans related to the day program.
• Guides one or more individuals at the job site to ensure the job duties meet the employer's expectations.
• Involved in performing the job duties along with the individual(s) as needed to maintain the production level determined by the employer.
• Guides one or more individuals at the job site to ensure successful participation in appropriate activities of daily living, including the development of self-help skills, leisure skills, and functional academic or vocational skills.
• Actively supports the individual in achieving success and integration in the community and at the work site.
• Responsible for providing transportation to assigned individuals or groups.
• Completes all required documentation in an efficient and timely manner.
• Be a role model to the individuals you serve and, at times, a representation of Linwood.
• If requested/directed, timely attendance and participation in meetings, including but not limited to staff meetings, clinical meetings, and medication reviews.
• Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.
• Learns and properly utilizes Linwood’s Data Management System (CIMS) to maintain accurate records and permit accurate billing with LTSS/DDA.
• Attends work regularly according to the assigned work schedule and per Linwood’s policy.
• Attends and participates in all mandated DDA training, staff meetings, and other activities to facilitate professional development.
• Maintains current valid CPR/ First Aid and MANDT certifications.
• Works cooperatively with others, including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, vendors, and the public.
• May assume other duties, responsibilities, and special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills):

• Must be at least 21 and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in creating community involvement and volunteer or employment opportunities with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s MD license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy.

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 Linwood’s philosophy and the ability to teach Linwood’s 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 regularly lift and move up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Requests for reasonable accommodation may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The current comprehensive company benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid life insurance & AD&D
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• 401K Retirement plan with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Three Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership, if desired

Please note the following:

• Candidates that are currently employed by, have previously been employed by or are referred to Linwood Center by an employment or temporary agency are not eligible to receive a Sign-On-Bonus for positions that qualify for a Sign-On-Bonus.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8am-4pm

Pay Rate: $18.36 Per Hour

Linwood Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer