Job Coach

Description

Welcome to your opportunity to change the world! If you have a servant’s heart and want to be part of something truly special, then Caritas Family Solutions needs you. We have been serving the people of Illinois since 1947 and have over 500 committed and mission-driven team members. At Caritas, we do not hire people for jobs, we find new team members for rewarding and life-changing careers that make the world better. 

If you are kind, patient, and ready to make a difference, we would love to meet you!

Full-time employees are offered the competitive benefits outlined below:

• Generous Paid Time Off 
• Paid training
• Health Insurance 
• Dental and Vision
• Life insurance
• 403(b) with company contribution up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Title: Job Coach

Department: Employment Services

Status: Full-Time, non-exempt 

Reports To: Employment Services Manger

Compensation Starting Pay: $18.35 per hour

Description of Typical Work Schedule: Schedule varies as they may be required to work evenings for clients work schedules. They may also be required to work extended hours to complete paperwork or to meet deadlines. (Hours set based on necessity of department or office.) 

PURPOSE: The Job Coach is directly responsible for providing supervision, training and support to people receiving employment services in community businesses and job sites. Assist people receiving services in achieving their employment/occupational outcomes by implementing person centered employment plans. Promoting self-advocacy and self-determination of the people served.

This position professionally represents Caritas Family Solutions and the people supported to employers, business owners and the community at large. Strong communications skills are necessary. Continued awareness of general employment needs in community jobs, including health and safety standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   

• Follow Illinois State and Federal Rules and Regulations, Caritas policies and procedures and the protection of individual rights. Maintain sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Orientate assigned new clients and significant others to the services and procedures of the Employment Services program, documenting all such orientation.
• Evaluate person's performance to determine training needs.
• Communicate effectively with Caritas employment team, employers, and others to ensure a clear understanding for each supported person and the progress made. 
• Problem solving skills, interpersonal skills, making reasonable accommodations, breaking down and analyzing job tasks are all necessary skills.
• Develop a direct systematic training strategy using tasks analysis, modeling, cueing, and natural supports.
• Maintain data to determine acceptable levels of performance and initiate fading.
• Complete necessary paperwork regarding consumer's progress and interactions with the Supervisor and co-worker.  Ensure all required documentation is complete, timely, accurate and professional.
• Serve as an advocate for clients with other community resources. Emphasis should be placed upon providing supports and services in accordance with the individual’s strengths, talents, and interests.

Please note that the Responsibilities and Qualifications provide a general overview of the primary duties for this role and the basic qualifications. This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.   

Requirements

QUALIFICATION 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.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED/PREFERRED

Degree/Field Required: High School Diploma or GED 

Degree/Field Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or in Human Services (Related fields will be considered.)

Experience Required: None required, but 1 or more years of working with adults with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications Required: N/A

Licenses/Certifications Preferred: Direct Support Professional training recognized by IDHS and ILHCWR portal

Proficient Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software  

Expert Computer Skills In: Outlook, Word, Database Management Software  

VEHICLE RELATED REQUIREMENTS:

Access to reliable transportation to get to/from work: Required. 

Access to a reliable automobile: Required.

Must provide proof of auto liability insurance (and continue to while working in this position): Required.

Must possess a valid driver's license: Required.

Drug Free Workplace:

Caritas Family Solutions is dedicated to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive environment for our clients and employees. As part of this, a strict drug-free workplace policy is maintained.