Job Coach I Job at The Arc of Butler County, Butler, PA

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  • The Arc of Butler County
  • Butler, PA

Job Description

$2500 Sign on bonus

Definition - This position involves the development, implementation, and maintenance of integrated community employment services to individuals with disabilities. Staff in this position report directly to and are supervised by the Career Opportunities for the Disabled (COD) Program Manager. Daily hours will vary to accommodate the needs of the individuals being served. Due to the nature of the position, this is considered a safety sensitive position. 

 
Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Aflac.
  • Annual wage increases.
  • Unionized workforce.
  • 100% Paid Short-term Disability.
  • 100% Paid Life Insurance.
  • Paid Sick days.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Paid Personal days.
  • 10 Paid Holidays.

 

Examples of Work Performed:

  • Train and coach individuals with disabilities in integrated community employment settings, enclaves and mobile work crews.
  • Perform work as necessary to assure that the job is completed satisfactorily until the disabled individual is capable of performing the work independently. Assure that the job is completed on time and at an acceptable level of competence throughout the initial training phase.
  • Provide mobility training as needed by instructing the individual in the methods of using public transportation.
  • Provide pre-employment training to include: resume development, employment application, interview skills, job search skills, etc.
  • Develop vocational profiles to include: needs, skills, preferences, experience, and other information relevant to individuals referred for service.
  • Analyze potential jobs by dividing tasks into manageable components. Identify difficult tasks that need special attention or modification. Help employees to design necessary work accommodations.
  • Assist disabled individuals in obtaining the support services necessary to maintain employment.
  • Provide continuous follow-up and intervention to support the disabled individual in maintaining employment.
  • Collect and compile data into comprehensive reports and make recommendations for suitability for community employment.
  • Document services provided for billing purposes.
  • Attend staff meetings, conferences, trade shows, job fairs, seminars, in-service training and consumer meetings, as required.
  • Perform related work as required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of working with individuals with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of task analysis.
  • Knowledge of supportive/supported employment, to include; general principals, practices, and techniques.
  • Ability to relate to individuals with disabilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
  • Ability to be tactful and cooperative.
  • Ability to learn and perform various types of jobs without extensive training.
  • Ability to perform the physical labor associated with various entry-level service and manufacturing jobs.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with The Arc of Butler County’s Vehicle Policy.

 

Minimum Education and Experience:

  • 18 years of age.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.

About The Arc of Butler County:

Since incorporating in 1957, The Arc of Butler County has served individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through:AdvocacyInforming individuals and families of their rightsProvision Residential and Vocational ServicesOur goal is to continue to meet the changing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by improving current services while developing and implementing new services.The Arc of Butler County is affiliated with The Arc of Pennsylvania and The Arc of the United States.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Without location, Relocation bonus,

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