Community Job Coach – Part Time; Salem

Community Job Coach Part Time– Salem, OR

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Garten is excited to offer an opportunity to join our hardworking and mission-driven team as a part time Community Job Coach. As a not-for-profit organization focused on hiring people with disabilities, we are dedicated to providing high-quality services that make a meaningful impact in the community. For over 55 years, we have operated with a strong commitment to excellence, adapting and growing through changing times.

This role provides the chance to contribute to a well-established organization that values dedication, innovation, and service

Provides on-the-job transition and retention supports to program participants in various community work settings. Assists in the disability awareness education of community employers. Assists community employers in the identification and development of natural supports within their businesses.

• Positive role model for program participants.
• Provides hands‑on support to the individual based on their specific needs while they are working or engaging in pre‑employment services.
• Provides on‑going support to the individual as they are developing natural supports while they are working at job retention and skills building. This includes supporting them in community growth opportunities.
• Educates and supports the employer as they become more knowledgeable about necessary accommodations.
• Assists community employers in the identification and development of natural supports to meet the needs of the individual.
• Provides the necessary hands‑on support at the community work experience or placement site to ensure a positive outcome for the employer, individual, and referral source.
• Maintains effective communication with the individual, employer, referral source, and designated Garten staff.
• Effectively performs all required daily documentation and record keeping in a timely manner.

• Attends meetings with employers and referral sources as requested.
• Participates in meetings and on teams/committees as assigned.
• Provides assistance and personal care to individuals in use of restroom and in clean‑up.
• Provides input on ways Garten can create integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position is supervisory to the extent that training, daily work direction, and evaluation are provided to others.

Has both internal and external contacts. The most common internal contacts are with all employees. The most frequent external contacts are with employers, referral sources, home providers, and relatives of individuals with disabilities. The types of interactions for both internal and external contacts involve information exchange and problem solving.

Both internal and external contacts are usually made at the employee’s own initiative with contacts being over the telephone and face to face. At least 80% of all contacts are with external customers while 20% are with internal customers. Contacts frequently contain discussion of confidential/sensitive issues.

• Excellent communication, customer service, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with sign language skills desirable.
• Ability to conduct assessment instruments and identify natural supports and eliminate barriers.
• Ability to train/instruct diverse workforce.
• Ability to model good work practices.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Skills in judgment, decision‑making, and balancing multiple priorities.
• Ability to actively participate in team development and team‑oriented processes.
• Physical and mental ability to operate a calculator and computer hardware/software.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, kneel, grasp, handle (including repetitive motion of shoulders/wrists/hands), reach, kneel occasionally during normal workday.
• Physical ability to occasionally push/pull/lift/carry up to 40…