Job Coach (M-F 3pm-8:30pm) - Chimes Metro, Inc.

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Under the general supervision of the Program Manager of the assigned area with direct supervision from the Program Supervisor is responsible for the training and supervision of people working/employed in the community. PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

• Responsible for providing skill training, personal assistance care, support, and supervision to people working in the community.
• Completes data collection for each person assigned.
• Administers medication as prescribed on the Physicians Medication Order Form.
• Acts as the Agency representative with employers, volunteer coordinators and the public.
• Consistently meets established quotas for job coaching.
• Ensures people served are picked up and dropped off at site by Mass Transit Administration (MTA) mobility or designated mode of transportation.
• Implements behavior programs in accordance with approved Behavior Plan.
• Handles all emergency situations in accordance with Agency Policies and Procedures.
• Performs quality control of site to assure all contract specifications are met.
• Responsible for ongoing and follow along job coaching support. May provide 1:1 support if needed.
• May be required to drive an agency vehicle from a Chimes day program to the contract site.
• Must have at all times in their possession a working personal cell phone for company use.
• Maintains ACRS and DDA Employment services certifications (when applicable)
• Ensures all supplies and equipment needed to perform the contract(s) is present and in proper working order at all times.
• Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.
• Attends and participates in all in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development.
• Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, people served, community professionals, customers, vendors and the public.
• Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.

REQUIRMENTS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma required; Associate of Arts degree in special education or a related field a plus. Experience working in creating community involvement and volunteer opportunities with persons with developmental disabilities and/or related disabilities preferred. EXPERIENCE: Must have an acceptable driving record with full driver's license as determined by criteria established by the Agency's insurance carrier and by Agency policy. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs based on the needs of person served. #cdv302