United Spinal Association Jobs

TITLE: Summer Youth Job Coach Status: Non-Exempt Employee (print name): Signature: Date: JOB SUMMARY Job Scope: A currently competent mental health provider who provides vocational rehabilitation services as well as job coaching services to Harbor funding and referral sources on a temporary basis. Physical: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Mobility and ability to sit, bend, reach and lift 10 lbs. Education/Experience/Other Requirements: ? Minimum of a High School Diploma/GED equivalent. Bachelor's degree with teaching/training or related experience preferred. ? Must be proficient and accurate in computer use, including Microsoft Word. ? Must have valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and be deemed insurable through Harbor's vehicle insurance carrier. ? CPR/First Aid Certification preferred. Essential Job Competencies/Primary Duties: DOCUMENTATION 1. Responsible for the quality and completeness of the electronic record. 2. Responsible for accurate and timely documentation which includes, but is not limited to: Daily and Weekly Progress Notes, Monthly Participant Evaluations, Detailed Job-Task Analysis, Incident Report forms and any other forms necessary to document coaching services. 3. Types documentation in the format appropriate and acceptable to Harbor. EVALUATION 4. Analyzes jobs and work environments at worksites and breaks down jobs into trainable steps. 5. Maintains communication with funding/referral source weekly to provide update on youth's progress. 6. Assesses client readiness for employment and formulates appropriate interventions to assist the client in making progress towards setting and achieving their employment goals. 7. Assists the client in identifying and communicating his/her interests, skills, and aptitudes to assist in exploring possible vocational choices. 8. When working with minors, ensures minor labor laws are being adhered to regarding break requirements, work schedule, work activities, equipment/tool use, and that all safety procedures are being followed. 9. May assist the client in gaining information on the effects of employment on entitlements / financial assistance that the client may be receiving (i.e., SSI/SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Section 8, Food Stamps) to assist the client in making an informed choice. ONGOING INTERVENTIONS 10. Provides individual and/or group job coaching at work site. Summer Youth Job Coach -- Pg. 2 11. May assist the client in developing employment opportunities as well as the skills to obtain and maintain employment 12. May make home visits/outreach to engage clients in vocational services 13. Consults with supervisor regarding appropriate referrals for client to vocational services and community programs. 14. Provides support, education (i.e., benefits counseling, advantages of employment) and consultation to clients, families, and/or significant others. 15. Assists client in learning job skills as needed, individually or in groups. 16. Performs community outreach for the purpose of client engagement, and necessary support services. COLLABORATION 21. Assists the client and family in increasing social support skills and networks. 22. Coordinates evaluations and assessments by internal and/or external providers. 23. Monitors all services identified in the CRP, IEP, BESI and DSI. 24. Provides assistance in gaining access to essential community resources and linking with appropriate vocational resources (OOD, ODJFS, BWC, etc.). 25. Attends all required meetings and trainings SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS 26.Keeps current with trends and developments related to essential job competencies, and demonstrates continued growth. General Competencies/Performance Expectations: 1. Utiliz