Job Coach

JOB TITLE: JOB COACH JOB DESCRIPTION: Duties are to help establishes employment opportunities for individuals on a one-to-one basis with individuals earning at least minimum wage. A job coach takes the lead in guiding the consumer through the process of finding a job based on consumer’s job interests and preferences; on-site and off-site job support is offered. Continuous follow along support services are provided as long as consumers want the assistance. Supported Employment is documented by the use of a grid. The Job Coach will use a grid, which is a form that is designed to identify the goal(s) being addressed and contains an accompanying key which specifies the intervention/activity provided. The grid also reflects the assessment of consumer’s progress toward goal(s) during that episode of care. Staff Qualifications: • must be 18 years old • Staff must meet at least meet the requirements for paraprofessionals • Associate preferred but must have a high school diploma or GED • Staff must meet client specific competencies as identified by the participant’s person centered planning team and documented in the Person Centered Plan. • Staff must successfully complete First Aid, CPR and DMH/DD/SAS Core Competencies and required refresher training. • Paraprofessionals providing this service must be supervised by a Qualified Professional. • Must have a criminal record check • A healthcare registry check is required as required • If providing transportation, have a North Carolina or other valid driver’s license and a safe driving record and has an acceptable level of automobile liability insurance.