Position: Job Coach
Program Assignment: Competitive Employment
Supervisor: Director of Competitive Employment Services
Job Summary: The Job Coach is responsible for implementing training programs for assigned employees, collaborating with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop Individual Program Plans (IPPs), and ensuring a safe, professional work environment.
Schedule: Full-time: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and implement individualized training programs aligned with IPPs.
• Track progress through data sheets and employment assessments.
• Provide feedback and suggest improvements to teaching strategies and goals.
• Train and assist employees with personal hygiene and behavioral management.
• Teach job skills and professionalism to employees.
• Manage work distribution, quality control, and documentation.
• Support employees in routine workplace activities and adherence to safety protocols.
• Supervise participants and maintain a safe work environment according to OSHA and Abilis’ policies.
• Ensure the security of job sites and proper care of agency vehicles.
• Adhere to traffic safety procedures and keep vans clean and orderly.
• Participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and agency committees.
• Contribute to the growth and improvement of the Employment Services program.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers and the public.
• Facilitate communication between job sites and employees, supporting fellow Job Coaches as needed.
• Represent Abilis professionally and advocate for employees.
• Be knowledgeable about participants' special diets, medications, behavior plans, and seizure disorders.
• Implement interventions and complete seizure reports as required.
Essential Functions:
• Communicate effectively with participants.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and be insurable under agency policies.
• Safely operate agency vehicles and perform physical tasks, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Respond to emergencies and maintain necessary CPR certification.
• Stay current with required training and certifications.
• Provide direct supervision and safely use adaptive equipment.
• Implement program goals and manage participant behaviors.
• Physically access various program locations.
Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferably certified in Customized Employment