JOB COACH

The purpose of this job description is to provide a guide by which you and the management of Washington Vocational Services measure your progress and ability to meet our commitment.

The following should be considered an outline of your responsibilities and duties as an employee of Washington Vocational Services not a detailed description of how all tasks should be completed.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Job Coach works in cooperation with an Employment Consultant to assist individuals with disabilities, by providing vocational rehabilitation services. The Job Coach is responsible for assisting customers with the job search process, providing on-site job coaching/training for customer, maintaining accurate case files and timesheets by recording all activities and time spent in job-related activities, and maintaining good working relationships with customers, families, care providers, employers and referral sources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

- Provide job coaching and employment services to individuals with disabilities.

- Promote person centered and participant empowered vocational philosophy in every aspect of the vocational services.

- Assist customer in skills-building.

- Promote appropriate job leads working in conjunction with the Employment Consultant.

- Perform job and/or task analysis.

- Provide on site job coaching and training for customer which promotes independence.

- Maintain extensive records that include report writing, time sheets, case notes, and scheduling of appointments.

- Establish and foster good communication with customers and the community.

- Other duties as assigned.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

- Establish good working relationships with other team members.

- Foster positive communications and relationships with all employees, members of management, vendors and clients.

- Keep up to date on industry trends and developments.

- Adhere to company policies and procedures.

- Actively participate in and conduct meetings as requested.

- Flexible in working hours, and able to work nights and weekends in some instances.