Job Coach, Employment Services

Santa Barbara, CA

TITLE: Job Coach, Individual Employment Services

Job Type: Part Time

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Employment Services

Supervision Exercised: None

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director of Employment Services, this position is responsible for carrying out objectives of evaluation and training and maintaining a high standard of programming.  The Job Coach is responsible for coaching individual placements, ensuring quality, program participant driven placements and customer satisfaction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Monitors proper implementation and documentation of the Individual Service Plans for each program participant
  • Coordinates the overall implementation of the program as it relates to the goals of each program participant in his/her ISP in conjunction with Employment Services Management
  • Ensures that program components meet the assessed needs of the program participants in their ISP in conjunction with Employment Services Management
  • Assists in compliance with Agency policies and CARF regulations
  • Responds promptly to emergency situations
  • Uses crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when program participants are in danger of injury to themselves or others
  • Ensures that program participant notes are completed in a timely manner
  • Acts as a liaison between the employer, persons served and Momentum WORK, Inc.
  • Attends scheduled meetings and in-service trainings as required
  • Handles approved petty cash disbursement as it relates to program implementation
  • Complies with all Momentum WORK Inc. policies and procedures
  • Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner
  • Other related duties, responsibilities, and special projects on an as needed basis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to stand, sit for long periods of time
  • Ability to go up and down stairs
  • Ability to walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to push or pull wheelchairs when necessary
  • Ability to speak, read, hear, and understand technical written materials
  • The employee is frequently required to climb, stoop, twist, or bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds, using proper body mechanics to minimize injuries to self and people served
  • Full awareness of environmental stimuli
  • Ability to implement Crisis Management, Safety & Pro Act techniques (training included)

Note:  ADA accommodations available.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • At least one (1) year of experience working with persons with developmental and/or other disabilities in individual and/or group settings preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding persons served and other related information
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions
  • Compassion and respect for persons with disabilities
  • Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding because people served may have intellectual, emotional, or behavioral challenges, in addition to physical limitations
  • May need to be available during any disasters, per disaster plan
  • Must have reliable phone  
  • Valid CA Driver’s License: must have an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy                 
  • Valid certification in CPR/First Aid (Training included)

BENEFITS:

  • Travel Stipend 
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • Paid Time- Off
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Friends & Family Referral Bonus
  • Direct Deposit
  • Anniversary Bonus
  • On-the-job Training Provided
  • Up to $750 Sign-On Bonus