Job Coach - West Valley

Job DetailsJob Location: West Valley - Phoenix, AZ 85022Position Type: Full-Time/Part-TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $25.00POSITION SUMMARY: This position works directly with teens and adults with Autism (and other related disorders) to guide and assist with vocational goals, life/social skill activities, job search aide and employment retention. Increase quality of life and personal growth for each client through positive role modeling, professionalism, respect, and understanding of the clients specific needs.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide one-on-one job coaching to referred clients. Provide timely and accurate data collection regarding client progress. Provide and share supportive and constructive feedback to clients. Meet clients at their home, place of work, or in the community based on the service need. Maintain thorough communication with the HOPE Group staff, as well as individuals served. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Strong time management and organizational skills and follow through skills. Ability to communicate in a clear and timely manner via email, text, phone call, and verbally. Ability to work on both vocational and personal goals approved for assigned clients. A knowledge of vocational training programs as they pertain to individuals with disabilities. Strong skill in attention to documenting all details and notation. Enthusiasm and positive attitude towards all people; solid team player open to new ideas. Experience with instructional methods, case management and/or counseling experience preferred. Must be able to adapt to rapidly changing demands of the position, customer needs, and the organization. QUALIFICATIONS & POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 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. Meet all monthly and weekly documentation deadlines. Write clear, objective, and detailed case notes documenting your coaching, feedback, and client responses. Successfully pass criminal background check. Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card, or able to obtain and maintain Fingerprint Clearance Card. CPR & First Aid certification, or able to obtain and maintain a CPR & First Aid Certification. Complete all time sheets, leave slips, accident/incident reports, etc., within their stated due dates. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's Degree (related to the field of work e.g., special education, psychology, etc.) preferred. Must have at least one-year experience providing services for teen and adult individuals with developmental disabilities. 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 35 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 use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities identified in this position description are illustrative only and are in no way intended to be a complete list of activities that may be required of an incumbent. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.Qualifications