Job Coach

A New Horizon Inc

Job Coach

Columbia, MD
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    Competitive salary

    Training & development

    Job Coach assists in the development of employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities that can include job coaching, follow-along support, ongoing job supports, discovery services, self-employment support services, career exploration services, co-worker supports, and/or pre-vocational/independent living skills activities based on assigned participants’ goals.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    Assist assigned program participants in the development, implementation, monitoring, and updating of Person-Centered Plans and/or DORS IPE that include specific goals related to their vocational progress.

    Provide pre-vocational and independent living skills training activities, as appropriate, for individuals enrolled in discovery services, self-employment support services, career exploration services, co-worker supports, job development, follow-along or ongoing job supports, and/or Day Hab/CDS individuals working on barriers to employment.

    Seek community connections and employment leads throughout the work week.

    Evaluate, monitor, and document program participants’ progress in accordance with funding source regulations and A New Horizon's policies and procedures.

    Complete and submit daily and/or monthly attendance and reports for each participant, as required.

    Serve as New Horizon's with the program participant’s DORS counselor, CCS, employer, and family, as required and as applicable.

    Actively participate in each program participant’s PCP/Individual Team Meeting (Annual and Interim).

    Provide assistance in obtaining employment-related supports (i.e., transportation, assistive technology, reasonable accommodations, as required.

    Remain knowledgeable about local labor market trends, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and other laws and regulations related to vocational rehabilitation and competitive integrated employment.

    Provide mobility training as assigned.

    Maintain complete and accurate participant files in Therap database.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities

    Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Program Manager, Employment Services

    Benefits

    part-time (at least 30 hours) employees benefit from working as a team at A New Horizon Inc.

    Vacation Time

    Sick Time

    Paid holidays

    Health Insurance

    Requirements:

    Must have reliable vehicle to drive to visit job sites.

    No more than three (3) points on driver’s license.

    Excellent oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

    Must be able to work a flexible schedule, be self-motivated and able to work independently.

    Educational and/or Experience:

    HS Diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred.

    ACRE Certified

    Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certification or acquired within one year of hire

    Minimum one (1) year working with individuals with disabilities.

    Sales, marketing, and/or job recruitment/placement experience preferred.