Job Coach

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Peckham Inc. - Job Coach

SUMMARY

A Job Coach is an individual who helps people with disabilities learn the specific requirements of the job, learn work-related activities and requirements, and learn appropriate workplace behaviors. Schedules may vary with per diem hours (0 to 30 hours per week) depending on the volume of Job Coach Requests and the Job Coach’s availability. This position does not offer Peckham Staff benefits and locations of assignments vary throughout the Shiawassee and Genesee areas.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide one-on-one job training to clients at various worksites and Peckham locations

Train persons with disabilities on job specific tasks and help with interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace

Assist the employee in becoming an independent, competent, and confident part of their new workplace

Support the employee with establishing natural supports and facilitate inclusion into the work environment

Document client progress and provide professional quality progress reports to staff and supervisors

Provide regular communication to staff and supervisors as needed

Provide travel training services to clients

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintain safe and clean work environment

Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders

Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards

Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school Diploma or equivalent

Excellent communication skills

Access to reliable transportation

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)

Experience with Deaf Culture.

TRAVEL

This position may require intrastate travel. Locations include, but are not limited to Flint and Lansing, MI.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO / AA Employer / Vet / Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please :

Click HERE () and you will be directed to the ILRU Directory to find an agency in your area that can assist you

Click HERE () and you will be directed to the American Jobs Center (AJC) finder to locate a center near you

Email us at careers@peckham.org

Call us at (517) 316-4000

Visit us at : 3510 Capital City BLVD, Lansing, MI 48906 (M-F 8am - 4pm)

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line : Human Services

Location : Lansing, MI

Worker Sub-Type : Staff Member