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Goodwill Industries of San Diego County

Job Coach II

Goodwill Industries of San Diego County, National City, California, United States, 92180

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Goodwill Industries of San Diego County . Overview POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you searching for a job that makes a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities? Job Coaches provide on-the-job coaching to our Supported Employment program participants to help them successfully work in the community. Job Coaches may provide support in group or individual work settings. Responsibilities Provides job coaching and promotes career development support to improve job skills, wages, and productivity of participants served at the business site with the goal of moving participants into individual Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) opportunities. Promotes and facilitates social integration between participants and other employees in collaboration with customer’s supervisors/managers. Monitors participant activity to ensure productivity, quality learning, completion of program and work assignments, and quality outcomes. Becomes familiar with the needs and limitations of assigned participants to identify areas of development opportunities. Provides personal and career counseling as well as behavioral intervention for participants. Performs work alongside participants for purposes of training, role modeling, and supporting the needs of the participants and the employer. Teaches work skills (or life skills where appropriate) to participants at various job sites using repetitious training methods. Maintains excellent communication with managers, supervisors and employees to support positive outcomes and to resolve client performance problems or other issues. Regularly meets with participant’s supervisor to discuss participant’s progress and any training concerns. Regularly attends staff meetings as required. Completes administrative duties, including monthly statistics, progress reports, updating program plans, and data entry utilizing company database programs. Communicates with referring agencies, care providers, parents, and counselors as appropriate regarding any issues that may affect a participant’s employment. Notifies Job Coach II or III and/or site manager immediately of any problems with participants, referring agencies, or employers to resolve issues in a timely manner. Works with leads, supervisors and site managers in preparing daily/weekly scheduled job duties for participants. Performs coaching functions (direct on-the-job functions with participants) approximately 60% of the scheduled workday and related administrative functions during the remaining 40% of a scheduled workday. Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned and substitutes for individual and group job coaches as needed. Roves to different worksites as needed. Assists with SE administrative needs and participant training as assigned when job coaching opportunities are unavailable. Provides direct and non-direct coaching services to IP and Group Participants. Responsible for assigned participant case management when providing these services. Assists in training Job Coach I(s) and their participants in the performance of specific job duties. Completes annual performance evaluation and other performance management documents for direct reports in collaboration with Coordinator. Substitutes for Job Coach I(s) as needed and assists Job Coach I(s) and employers in appropriate participant crisis intervention. Assists in maintaining current participant files and records. Facilitates all Regional Center IHSP and ISP meetings for assigned program participants. Performs monthly site visits at assigned program sites and completes the Monthly Site Visit form and participates in the rotating supervisory schedule for Saturdays. Ensures overall quality, consistency, and timeliness of services of all Job Coach I(s) to participants, employers and referring agencies. Provides initial and follow-up trainings to Job Coach I and Job Coach Floats as needed. Assists Job Coach Coordinator and/or Supported Programs Manager in job development, job exploration, shadowing, applications, and interviews. Qualifications SKILLS & ABILITIES: Education:

BA or BS degree preferred. Experience:

At least two years experience in a related field. Some supervisory experience preferred. Computer Skills:

MS Office Suite. Strong email communication skills. Strong file management or case management skills. Must have ability to learn client tracking software. Certificates & Licenses:

Must be able to pass all required criminal background checks and become First Aid & CPR certified. Must have a valid CA driver’s license and current insurance, and be able to pass Goodwill’s insurance company requirements for driving on company time. Drivers with own vehicles preferred. Seniorities Seniority level: Entry level Employment type Employment type: Full-time Job function Job function: Other Industries: Civic and Social Organizations Note: This description reflects the role for Goodwill Industries of San Diego County and is intended to communicate the essential duties and qualifications. It does not include every task that may be required.

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