Job Coach Supported Employment

Job Coach

JOB SUMMARY: This is a full time position. He or she will work directly with individuals, families, case managers, Independent Support Coordinators, Orange Grove personnel, and all applicable stakeholders, to ensure successful Integrated, community work opportunities. He or she will coordinate transportation and trouble shoot employment barriers. Flexible hours will be required to ensure successful job placements in the community. The ability and availability to transport individuals is required. He or she will provide hands-on job coaching, which will include direct training in various job settings to familiarize the individual with specific job demands. The Job Coach will assist in developing positive relationships and provide a source of awareness to employers and coworkers on the productive and positive qualities of people with disabilities. Will assist the Lead Employment Specialist/Supported Employment Coordinator in completing Integrated Work Site Assessments, Vocational Adjustment Services, Job Readiness/Job Placement services, Supported Employment Job Coaching, Non-supported Employment Job Coaching services, and Supported Employment services. Will assist Lead Employment Specialist/Coordinator in implementing the Pre-Employment services of Exploration and Job Placement and implement various Enabling Technology programs as applicable. Reliable transportation, an “F” endorsement on a valid driver’s license, and proof of ongoing vehicle insurance coverage is a must. He or she will attend trainings and conferences, both local and regionally. The Job Coach will complete the necessary paper work and reports to fulfill all Orange Grove, State and Federal requirements. The Job Coach will assist the Lead Employment Specialist/Coordinator in meeting annual placement goals determined by Orange Grove Center.

This job description is written to cover basics and the majority of the specifics of the position. However, there may be other duties that arise, or which may be assigned by your supervisor, that will be your responsibility.

EDUCATION To provide Vocational Adjustment services, Job Readiness/Job Placement services, and Supported Employment Job Coaching, the applicant must have at least six(6) months of work experience working with individuals with disabilities and must meet one of the following criteria: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and written documentation of one (1) year of experience in delivering employment related services ; or an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or a high school diploma or High School equivalency (HiSet) or general equivalency diploma (GED) and written documentation of two (2) years of successful experience in delivering employment related services.

To provide Supported Employment (SE)services, the applicant must meet the following education/experience requirements: A Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s degree preferred) from an accredited college or university and written verifiable documentation of one (1) year of successful work experience in delivering employment related services; or an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and written verifiable documentation of two (2) years of successful work experience in delivering employment related services.

EXPERIENCE: Must complete the Job Coach Curriculum in Relias and other training programs as required. Successful, demonstrated work experience within the Tennessee Division of Rehabilitation Services and the Tennessee Medicaid Waiver program is preferred.

TECHNICAL

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be capable of working within the guidelines of Tennessee Division of Rehabilitation Services, Tennessee Department of Aging and Disabilities and Orange Grove Center. Other technical requirement as stated in the Experience section is required. Should be comfortable with computer technology and competent with MS Office applications.

PHYSICAL Good overall physical health and personal stamina. Physical

REQUIREMENTS: examination, including TB skin test or chest x-ray is required prior to employment. Work Capacity form is included with this job description.

SUPERVISOR

REQUIREMENTS: Responsible directly to the Lead Employment Specialist.