Job Coach

Job Summary Responsible for people supported in all aspects of community employment under the general direction of the Program Services Director Responsibilities and Duties Assists person supported with pursuing, applying, and interviewing for community employment. Provides transportation for person supported in all aspects of community employment. Manages work schedules for persons supported in order to maximize availability of job coach supports for each person supported in the Supported Employment Program (SEP). Ensures that persons supported are meeting all requirements of the community employer. Assists person supported with completing community job tasks while also teaching and encouraging independence. Assists person supported with all communication needs. Ensures persons supported participate and engage in all work assignments with limited assistance to the greatest extent possible. Represents Pathway while on duty in the community by wearing assigned Pathway attire and employee ID badge. Communicates with customers, public and co-workers in a professional manner. Complies with all community employer’s workplace policies and procedures while providing supports to people supported. Documents all hours SEP services that are provided to persons supported. Maintains safe and orderly workspace. Coordinates and prioritizes multiple job tasks and work activities in vocational areas. Responsible for merchandise, material, and equipment at all times. May be required to adjust work hours for special program needs and events. May have varied schedule, if needed. May be required to complete contracted hours in Community Day Services, as necessary. Maintains proper driver eligibility and background clearance qualifications as set forth for Agency employment. May be required to obtain medication administration authorization as set forth by DHS regulations. May be expected to demonstrate required Direct Support Person (DSP) knowledge of individual medications, side effects, and proper documentation processes, as needed.