Job Coach/Developer at Jawonio

New City, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

19.5

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Job Exploration Counseling, Vocational Assessments, Work Readiness Training, Self-Advocacy Training, Job Placement, Career Development, Benefits Advisement, Job Coaching, Community-Based Assessments, Resume Development, Interview Skills, Crisis Intervention, Documentation, Business Outreach, Accessibility Education, Participant Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Jawonio Inc - NEW CITY, NY 10956 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $19.50 - $19.50 Hourly Purpose: The Job Coach/Developer will align his/her scope of work with Jawonio’s Mission, while incorporating Jawonio’s Core Values as the guiding principle for all work activities. Summary: Seeks out and obtains employment opportunities for individuals involved in Community Employment Program. Provides career development services for individuals with disabilities and/or those who are economically disadvantaged. Services provided include, but are not limited to: vocational assessments, work readiness training, self-advocacy training, job exploration, work-based learning, exploration of post-secondary options, internship or job placement, career development, benefits advisement and job coaching. The Job Coach/Developer will provide a myriad of customized support services with the goal of assisting individuals to perform to industry standards. The Job Coach/Developer will also liaise with employers, to ensure that the needs of the business are being met and well as overall satisfaction with the employee. The role of the Job Coach/Developer is twofold, supporting both the individual and the business. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Provides Job Exploration Counseling to participants. Educates about the world of work, exploring job descriptions and what the necessary steps are in: education, experience and training to reach goals. Explains the job market for various industries and positions to participants. Pursues potential job opportunities suitable for individuals within the program utilizing a variety of platforms and business outreach. Connects with current business partners and creates new potential business relationships. Engages with employers to learn about their business, what they do, and what needs exist within their company or organization. Liaise with businesses to determine what high need positions they are having difficulty filling. Determines the job specifications for available positions. Identify matching talent within participant talent pool and match talents to job descriptions. May visit job site to determine accessibility for participants/potential employees. Educate businesses regarding available technologies, resources and funding to create an accessible environment. Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about participants through case records, interest inventories, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for employment planning. Conducts individual and group counseling, covering a full range of job seeking and job performance skills. Carries out various training functions, delivering curricula in person and/or via online platforms. Performs community-based assessments of individuals’ vocational aptitudes. May assist job seekers in developing resumes, completing application forms and sharpening interviewing skills. May provide support during job interviews if needed and appropriate. Provides on-going, person-centered support and counseling, catering to the unique needs of the individual. Employs a myriad of approaches, teaching methods and motivational techniques to assist participants to reach their highest potential and perform to the expectations of the employer. Consistently monitors the work performance of participants through regularly scheduled job site visits and/or tele-practice modalities. Performance evaluation consists of observation, participant self-reporting, and feedback from the employer. Schedules, coordinates and participates in semi-annual case conferences and Life Plan meetings to review individuals’ goals and progress and to assess needs. Recommends additional or alternative services as needed. Completes all mandated documentation requirements for a variety of funding streams/regulating agencies including but not limited to the following: - Logging of hourly/daily service time and purpose - Assessment reports - Case notes and monthly summary notes - Various progress and billing reports - Job placement and Job termination reports - Semi-annual service plans/Staff action plans - Agency-related documentation. Works collaboratively with the Social Security Office, Department of Social Services and other agencies to assist with benefits issue mitigation in the realms of, but not limited to: Public Assistance, Medicaid, SSD and/or SSI. Provides crisis intervention as needed via consultation with therapists, psychiatrists and other professionals to ascertain treatment recommendations and appropriate courses of action. Transport individuals to and from interviews, work or appointments as necessary and appropriate Qualifications Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education/Experience: A Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or 1 year of experience working or volunteering with people with disabilities or some equivalent combination. Language Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Math Ability: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of MS Word processing software; MS Excel spreadsheet software and Precision Care database software. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position performs tasks that occasionally involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Additional Requirements: Daily access to an automobile is required. A valid NY State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required. Remain current in all agency and funder required trainings Candidates must be cleared and maintain acceptable record under the NYS OPWDD and OMH mandated criminal background check process. Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process.

Responsibilities

The Job Coach/Developer seeks out employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and provides career development services. This includes job exploration, training, and ongoing support to ensure both individual and employer satisfaction.