Lead Job Coach

Linwood Center currently offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Employee Referral Program
• Generous Annual/Sick/Personal Leave
• Medical and Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance & ADD Insurance
• Short Term / Long Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Match
• Holiday Pay
• Sign-on Bonus
• Paid training
• Bereavement Leave

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in the development of the PCP and when applicable Behavior Plans and implementation and documentation of the portion of the plan(s) related to the Employment Program.
• Actively work to develop competitive community-based and/or center-based employment options for Linwood program participants. Options should be in line with the interests and abilities of the individuals.
• Assist the Employment Services Manager with reports required by the State of Maryland
• Assist the Employment Services Manager with review of LTSS service documentation submitted by job coach DSPs.
• Support individuals in all aspects of employment or potential employment. This may include interviewing, resume writing, completing employment applications and other paperwork required as necessary for community-based job placement.
• Determine and put into place the specific requirements at job sites, including the number of individuals assigned, the number of job coaches assigned, each person's schedule, and supplies needed.
• Train the job coach and individuals on all tasks at job sites. Assure job coach knows all tasks and is able to coach the individuals.
• Develop task analyses or checklists when these tasks are required.
• Ensure that all tasks at the job site are being completed up to employer's standards.
• The Lead Job Coach shall understand all aspects of the job site so that he/she can supervise the job coaches and individuals effectively.
• Ensure that the fundamental rights of each individual in the program are secured.
• The Lead Job Coach shall be trained and certified by Linwood's nurse(s) and will carry out the duties of a Certified Medication Technician as delegated by the nurse(s) and as prescribed by the Board of Nursing and DDA.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Skills)

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High School diploma or GED, plus one (1) year of related experience OR an Associate's degree plus one (1) year of related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations is required.
• Must demonstrate interest and ability to address the developmental and social and emotional needs of adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Must be energetic and enthusiastic, as well as patient and understanding.
• Must be flexible enough to work cooperatively with other staff in addressing the physical, social, emotional and behavioral needs of individuals.
• Must demonstrate an understanding of adult rights and self-determination and assure that Linwood's program participants are afforded these rights.
• Must possess strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must possess excellent presentation skills.
• The ability to work independently in a team environment is necessary, as is flexibility to meet program needs.
• Must have the ability to represent the agency, our programs and services to the public.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, the use of a vehicle, and the willingness to transport program participants in a personal and/or agency vehicle.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.