Job Coach

The Arc Montgomery County•Derwood, MD

13d•$22 - $23

About The Position

For a limited time, all new hires are eligible for benchmark incentive payments! Please visit the Employee Benefits page on our website for more details. The Arc Montgomery County has an exciting Job Coach position available. Under the supervision of the Team Coordinator, the Job Coach is responsible for supervising the people we support in work- and work-related activities. The goal is to develop, foster, support and manage employment for the people we support; and to provide the necessary structure to assist the people we support to become regularly engaged and more fully included in their communities. The Job Coach will work independently and make effective decisions regarding all aspects of safe, productive, positive outcomes for each of the people supported. Employment Services provide adults with disabilities the opportunity to gain independence and contribute to their community by obtaining and maintaining gainful employment. Our employment process services include discovering a person’s skills and interests, career counselling, resume building, developing a customized employment plan, job coaching and follow-along services to ensure job stability. Work Hours: Mon - Fri 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Location : Anywhere in Montgomery County

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency plus two years of relevant experience; or at least age 18 and three years of experience (two of which must be relevant experience). 30 relevant credit hours may be substituted for one year of relevant experience.
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to transport the people we support.
Must be able to lift and carry upto 50 pounds
Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing, frequent bending, stooping, pulling and pushing.

Responsibilities

Will perform duties in a manner that promotes and fosters Employment & community Development's philosophy and objectives
Will be responsible for the fulfillment of all requirements of the Person Centered Plan and process in relation to the needs and desires of the person supported
Will work closely with the Team Coordinator to provide all relevant, necessary information for Person Centered Plan meetings
Will ensure job site safety, productivity, engagement, development and job satisfaction for the person supported
Will be responsible for recording daily logs, goals and behavior plan data using approved department methods and processes for each person supported
Will act as the primary liaison between the Employment staff and community employer and other team members. Will maintain documentation of all contacts.
Will be responsible for the safety and welfare of each person supported, including but not limited to safe driving techniques and adherence to pick up and drop off procedures
Will promptly follow all agency protocols and guidelines regarding incidents, accidents, concerns and behaviour change with the person supported
Will complete required ACRE training within the first 6 months of employment
Responsible for all other duties as assigned