Program Specialist (Non-Profit) jobs in Altoona, PA

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Job Coaching / Supported Employment Services

Service: Supported Employment assists individuals with developmental disabilities in identifying appropriate and satisfying employment, locating and securing that employment, and provides the necessary support to maintain or improve employment.

Purpose of position: The primary focus of the Job Coach is:

1. Provide support for people with disabilities to have success in their employment.

2. On the job training and ongoing support.

3. Excellent customer service.

4. Documentation of job coaching support provided. (Progress Notes)

Qualifications / Education: The successful Job Coach is reliable, energetic, professional, flexible, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team, and is a positive role model for Supported Employment’s clientele. Qualifications include:

§ Satisfactory oral and written communication, math, and computer skills.

§ Prefered Degree in the Human Service field.

§ A minimum of one year’s experience with adults who have developmental disabilities, (or similar experience is strongly preferred).

§ Clearances

Requirements:

§ Personal Assistance: Ability to assist individual in activities of daily living as well as related job tasks.

§ Some Lifting / Physical Demands

§ Challenging Behaviors: Ability / willingness to support individuals with challenging behavior.

§ Ability to read and interpret documents, to write specific reports and correspondence.

Reports To: Program Director

Status: Full Time

Work Schedule: Hours dependent on consumer’s need. Staff must be available during business, evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Duties / Responsibilities:

• *Supports the development and ongoing revisions to Individual Service Plan by providing input and information.
• *Tracks consumer’s progress towards goals and objectives in ISP.
• *Breaks job duties and assignments into specific steps to facilitate consumers learning.
• *Monitor consumer’s level of performance including determining when support can be faded.
• *Monitor quality of consumers work to ensure it adheres to industry standards and all tasks are completed within acceptable time frames.
• *Serves as a liaison between employee and employer and facilitate appropriate worker to supervisor relationship.
• *Maintain accurate records on job coaching services provided to each consumer.
• *Document and recommend to Program Director any action necessary to overcome employment barriers.
• *Responds to crisis in accordance to policy and procedures training
• Develops and maintains written documentation, as requested.
• Makes all decisions based on agency Vision and Values Statement.
• Completes all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 – 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person