Job Coach - GADOL

POSITION TITLE: Job Coach

PROGRAM: GADOL

SUPERVISOR: Vocational Coordinator

RANGE: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt / Hourly

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Job Coach is responsible for providing skills training and on the job support to assist team members succeed in the workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Support GADOL team member/employee to build relationships with co-workers and natural supports at the workplace.
• Conduct a job analysis to understand job tasks and identify the necessary supports needed for the employee to be successful.
• Provide skills training and on the job supports to assist the employee with successfully completing his/her job tasks, while ultimately promoting independence.
• Regularly monitor employees performance to determine the level of support needed and guide when fading from the job site is appropriate.
• Regularly monitor job satisfaction from both the employee and employers perspective.
• Document supports provided and employees job performance per program requirements.
• Transport employee to and from work as determined necessary.
• Apply interventions and use techniques learned during Keshet training in emergency and/or crisis situations.
• Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines set forth in the personnel manual.
• Complete DSP required training- CPR, First Aid, Safety Care, Rule 50, Fire Safety, Bloodborne Pathogens and continuing professional development assigned by Program Manager.
• Adhere to Keshet policies and procedures outlined in the policy manual, Employee Handbook, and other employee policies.
• Other job duties as assigned

Individual Rights:

• Respect each individuals rights within the program and treat all individuals with dignity and respect at all times.
• Report any incidents of suspected rights violations, mistreatment, abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately according to KESHETs policies and procedures.
• Respect the values, opinions, preferences and choices of individuals.
• Advocate for team members rights and services.

Safety:

• Follow safety guidelines including, but not limited to healthy lifting, transferring, and back care.
• Participate in emergency drills as required.
• Interact successfully with people in times of crisis or unpleasant environments.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 21 years of age
• Valid IL driver's license and safe driving record

Skills Required:

• Ability to relate to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
• Self-directed but willing to work in a team-oriented setting.
• Understands and demonstrates ethical behavior and practices.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others.
• Effective communication skills.
• Creativity/innovation.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Problem Solving – assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Adaptability – demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.

Individual Rights – Protecting and respecting the rights of individuals served

• Respect each individual’s rights within the program and treat all individuals with dignity and respect at all times.
• Report any incidents of suspected rights violations, mistreatment, abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately according to KESHET’s policies and procedures.
• Respect the values, opinions, preferences and choices of individuals.
• Advocate for team members rights and services.

Safety (Risk Management) – Protecting individuals from harm

• Follow safety guidelines including, but not limited to healthy lifting, transferring, and back care.
• Participate in emergency drills as required.
• Interact successfully with people in times of crisis or unpleasant environments.

Documentation

• Oversee necessary documentation weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annually per KESHET policies and procedures.

Standards of Behavior/Conduct

• Respond to all requests for information or communication in a timely manner.
• Report all on-the-job injuries to the immediate supervisor and Director of Human Resources within 24 hours of the occurrence and provide a detailed account of the events leading to the injury.

Competencies and Certifications

• Complete all mandatory new hire requirements and training as identified by the State of Illinois and KESHET’s training requirements within 90 days of hire and maintain courses and certifications as required.
• Maintain skills with computers, take advantage of new technology, learn new tools quickly, use technology to enhance job performance and increase productivity. Maintain current understanding of technical processes/equipment.

Adherence to policies and procedures

• Adhere to KESHET policies and procedures outlined in the policy manual, Employee Handbook, and other employee policies.
• Present yourself in a professional manner as a representative of KESHET to family members, guardians, community members, and representatives from affiliated agencies.
• Ensures all interactions support the core values and mission of the agency

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Requires concentrated visual and auditory attention; requires frequent standing and walking; lifting and transferring individuals, carrying, reaching, pushing, and pulling; ability to work in environments that could include changes in temperature/humidity, dust, odors, noise, various allergens (both chemical and food-related), etc.; ability to work with individuals with disabilities, a variety of illnesses, and medical conditions; working indoors, outdoors, and in vehicles; works around and with others, and alone; may have to walk on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; expected to assist individuals receiving services with entering and exiting the vehicle, toileting, cleaning, cooking and other essential life skills.

Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes:

• Affordable healthcare plans

• Dental

• Vision

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Life insurance

• 401k plan with employer matching contributions

• Holiday Pay

• Paid Sick Time

• PTO 

• Tuition reimbursement

• EAP

ABOUT KESHET

Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, residential, social, and vocational activities for 600 people with disabilities each year. From the very start, Keshet has grown alongside our participants, creating a community of belonging where people of all abilities learn, play, work, live, and grow together. 

Today, Keshet continues to flourish, with over 75 programs in the Chicago and Wisconsin area, four residential homes, 200 dedicated staff and lay leaders, dozens of community and corporate partners, and thousands of engaged donors around the world. Nurtured by respect, creativity, tenacity and unconditional love, Keshet makes a powerful difference in the lives of each child and adult with disabilities, their families, the community and beyond.