Community Options, Inc . is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are Now Hiring a Full- time Job Coach in Phoenix, AZ to supervise and train consumers with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. The Job Coach uses best practices and technology within a community-based employment setting. The Job Coach will supervise and train consumers with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routine, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment. This person will use the least intrusive methods to prepare the consumer for the job.
The hourly pay rate is $19.00
Requirements :
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Two years' full-time work experience in employment or related field
- Successful completion of required trainings
- State trainings as required
- Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Knowledge of employer expectations and local job market
- Ability to analyze a job and break it into manageable components
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in a crisis situation
- Ability to effectively and professionally communicate / interact with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally
- Ability to present ideas and factual data in a clear concise manner
- Ability to exercise professional judgment and common sense on a daily basis
- Ability to work creatively within the agency structure and as a team member with others in the agency and the community
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with consumers
- Ability to read and write English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty)
Responsibilities :
Provide the necessary assistance to the consumer in order for the consumer to be placed in competitive employment and maintain employmentTeach the consumer independent job skills, requirements utilizing job task analysis, job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistanceAssist consumers in reinforcing essential skills, or teaching new skills in developing a resume, conducting a successful job interview, and completing a job applicationWork side-by-side with consumers at the job site, analyzing the job requirements and breaking it into manageable components that can be taught to the consumerComplete any unfinished work of the consumer during the initial trainingIdentify and solve problems before they become a crisis for the consumer, employer and coworkersBuild a support network between the consumers and community membersCommunicate consumer's progress to the employer and support people, including family, residential staff and other professionalsAccurately complete all documentationAttend conferences, seminars, and training as neededEmployees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigationWorking Conditions :
Frequent lifting, stretching and other physical exertion during positioning of consumer's or equipmentWhile performing the duties of the job, travel required by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditionsMay transport participants in own vehicleMay occasionally assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participantsMay be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseasesWork will take place in the administrative office, community, and in the homesWork a flexible schedule as determined by needs of the consumer and the supervisorOccasional overtime requiredCompetitive Benefits :
Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Holidays-Including a Birthday HolidayGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Employee Incentive & Discount Programs403b Retirement Plan with Employer MatchExceptional Career Growth OpportunitiesIf you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the friendly staff at our office!
Phone Number : 480-670-5926
If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to : Resumes-Tempe@comop.org
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www.comop.org
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