Job Coach

EEO Employer and Affirmative Action:
It is the policy of Desert Haven Enterprises to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate. As part of the company's equal employment opportunity policy, Desert Haven will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.
Pay Scale: $18.00 - 19.50 an hour
Job Coach - Helping Adults with Cognitive Disabilities
About Desert Haven:
We help adults with intellectual disabilities find and keep jobs. We believe everyone deserves a chance to work and be part of the community.
Job Description:
We are looking for a caring and patient Job Coaches. You will help adults with cognitive disabilities learn job skills and succeed at their jobs at a variety of worksites in the Antelope Valley.
Responsibilities:

• Teach real world job skills
• Support clients at their workplace
• Travel to various worksites in the AV in your vehicle
• Help clients solve work problems
• Encourage and motivate clients
• Observe and document workplace conditions and any issues encountered.
• Communicate effectively with employers

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Reliable transportation and Valid CA driver's license
• Experience working with people with disabilities is a plus
• Ability to professionally represent our agency in the community
• Effective communication skills, written and verbal
• Familiar with Microsoft Outlook, Word (laptop and mobile phone provided)
• Patience and understanding
• CPR Certification (provided)
• Other related assignments as listed below

Preferences:

• Flexible, open availability all shifts and some weekends
• Previous experience helpful in retail, food service, grocery, janitorial, warehouse, clerical, social work, employment skills training, supervision
• Experience with people with intellectual disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Health insurance contribution
• Paid time off
• Sick Pay
• Holiday pay
• Training and support

Full job description:
A. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide consistent, effective on-the-job training, coaching and support for consumers working within community-based employment, as well as for those participating in a paid internship, in a manner that assists and supports them to achieve the desired results and expectations for themselves and for their employers.
B. SPECIFIC DUTIES ( essential functions are highlighted in bold print):

• Attend all consumer-related meetings, as directed (pre-employment meeting, semi-annual/annual review, orientation, special-called ID Team meetings, etc.).

• Review necessary paperwork to become familiar with consumer, employment site and position (Job Site Analysis, Worksite Assignment Form, Individual Habilitation Service Plan, Consumer Medical Information Record and Face Sheet).

• Obtain weekly schedule and report to sites as scheduled.

• Ensure consumer is adequately oriented to the worksite, job tasks, on-site supervisor and co-workers.

• Complete Task Analysis Form (during the consumer's first week on the job).

• Break down each task into its smallest component, step-by-step.

• Monitor the consumer's performance with regard to each task step and document the level of proficiency on the form.

• As the consumer becomes increasingly independent relative to each task, phase out the task analysis form.

• Provide training, support and guidance to consumers in the completion of their job tasks in a manner that ensures optimal performance in compliance with employer specifications, as well as individual safety and success.

• Provide guidance to the consumer in an orderly, purposeful and goal directed manner that is in keeping with the strengths and needs of the individual consumer.

• Seek to create natural supports for the consumer within the work environment.

• Seek to coach each consumer in the least intrusive manner possible and "phase out" as consumer becomes increasingly proficient on the job.

• Make accurate, thorough, and timely objective observations of consumer's abilities, behaviors, attitudes, and performance and document accordingly.

• Complete and submit paperwork in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, as directed:

• Daily Case Notations

• Task Analysis

• Schedule Verification Log

• Timesheet

• 1-week, 60-days, semi-annual and annual progress evaluations

• Worksite supervisor evaluation (ensure completion by supervisor at community-based worksite)

• Accident/Incident Reports

• Establish and maintain rapport with consumer's community-based supervisor and interface with him/her as necessary and/or directed.

• Maintain confidentiality of consumer-related information at all times.

• Ensure professionalism at all times when interacting with other staff members or departments within DHE and at community-based placements.

• Serve as positive role model for staff and consumers through consistent compliance with ethical business practices and policies, guidelines and written procedure of Desert Haven Enterprises.

• Follow and comply with all safety rules and use good judgment concerning safe work behavior, cooperate with safety efforts, report potential hazards immediately.

• Promote cooperation and goodwill among outside agencies, business and community members by developing trust, building rapport, maintaining open lines of communication and exhibiting a commitment to excellence and ethical, professional business practices.

• Comply with DHE's Code of Ethics and other agency policies and procedures relative to business practices, interpersonal relationships and personal conduct.

• Advise supervisor of any and all communications and/or happenings, which are significant and/or unusual.

• Attend staff meetings, in-service training, seminars, etc. as directed.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum General Education: High school diploma, or equivalent; degree in related area preferred

• Specialized Education or Training: current certification in First Aid and CPR. Word processing experience, including use of Microsoft Word.

• Minimum Work Experience: One year experience in supervision; experience preferred in working with persons with developmental disabilities.

D. Special Skills or Attributes Required:

• Ability to effectively train and guide consumers in the completion of tasks, in accordance with employer specifications.

• Ability to oversee and coordinate individual work assignments.

• Ability to work effectively with persons with developmental disabilities.

• Ability to objectively observe and report consumers' individual strengths, needs, limitations and assets.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with employers and others.

• Ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly, both in written and oral communication.

• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet established deadlines.

• Ability to be flexible in covering allocated job coach hours in keeping with consumers' varied work schedules.