Job Coach - Supported Employment (full & part time)

 Work with the people supported by NPS (aka individual/participant) to learn skills to be employed and achieve objectives in Individual Habilitation Service Plan (IHSP) and person-centered plans. 

Assist participants,when appropriate, to identify natural job supports. 

Maintain individual intervention sheets including case notes; prepare monthly reports; prepare and update IHSP (semi annual and annual report); maintain individual sub notes. 

Develop systematic task analysis of necessary work skills/responsibilities. 

Provide data as requested on specific goals and objectives in monthly casenotes and monthly reports. 

Work with participants to maintain quality control and safety standards on job sites. 

Assist participants, when appropriate, to learn and follow all employer policies and procedures. 

Responsible to maintain records for assigned particiapants. Provide support to assist individuals to process their timecards in Paychex. 

Act as a liason between employers and other NVSS staff 

Train participants in skills to support their independent living as it relates to their job. 

Work with participants, when necessary, to learn how to interact successfully with others. 

Work with participants to find ways to get to where they need to go (as it pertains to their job) and provide training when necessary. 

Keep emergency numbers and information updated for all individuals in community jobs and classes. 

Promote good public relations in the community both for NVSS and the people supported by NVSS. 

Inform Employment Specialist in writing when communication challanges arise. 

Assist in the development and implementation of a participant’s communication plan using person centered skills to document a variety of information including, but not limited to, what is working or not working to promote success. 

Be aware of safety procedures and location of safety manual. 

Immediately inform management staff if an unsafe situation occurs or is observed. 

Document special incidents on the proper forms as outlined in Special Incident Report, (SIR) procedures. 

Immediately inform management when participant health issues arise. 

Keep job site notebook current with individual emergency numbers and procedures, current task analysis and job site safety sheets. 

Research and provide means of transportation to community training sites; (e.g., City Bus, NVSS van, job coach vehicle) and provide support to participants when necessary. 

Follow the Mandated Reporter requirements by immediately communicating concerns of abuse to NVSS management, the Department of Social Services and, when appropriate, the Obudsman and the police. 

When appropriate, serve on committees. 

Interact, communicate and cooperate well with coworkers, supervisors, subordinates and customers. 

Keep coworkers, supervisor and customers informed. 

Develop professionally by attending conferences/workshops, etc., seek opportunities to learn and grow. 

Take an active role in providing and participating in employee development opportunities. 

Champion and share new ideas, processes and programs. 

Take personal responsibility for actions

Solve problems and communicate solutions with the Employment Specialist/Program Director. 

Provide good customer service. 

Ensure follow through of all responsibilities and assigned tasks. 

Perform other relevant duties as required by Employment Specialist/Program Director. 

  Knowledge & Abilities 

Ability and willingness to implement supported employment concepts and techniques including customized employment. 

Ability and willingness to implement person-centered thinking skills and outcomes.  

Ability and willingness to assist in adherence to Department of Labor Regulations.  

Ability and willingness to implement one-to-one and group training techniques and analyze jobs.  

Ability and willingness to work effectively with employers in community job sites.  

Good communication and organizational skills. 

Ability and willingness to present the program in a positive and professional manner.  

Ability and willingness to work effectively and efficiently with individuals who have disabilities, rehabilitation counselors and employers.  

Ability to interact and communicate with individuals, employers and staff in a compassionate non-critical, non judgmental, objective manner. 

High School Graduate or equivalent. Prefer some college with emphasis on Special Education, Rehabilitation or closely related field. 

Ability to lift 30lbs., use a mop, vacuum and perform various entry level vocational tasks. 

No Experience needed. Prefer experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  

California Driver's License, with an acceptable driving record, a reliable vehicle that is insured and in good running condition.  

Must pass criminal record background check, drug screening, physical exam and TB test.