Job Coach
Company: ECHO
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: March 17, 2023
Job Description:
Background ECHO is seeking a Job Coach to assist individuals with
disabilities in identifying appropriate and satisfying employment,
locating and securing that employment, and providing the necessary
support to maintain or improve employment. This position is
community based and work hours are based on client needs. ECHO's
mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to achieve
their optimal level of personal, social and economic success. ECHO
is a nonprofit that offers lifelong support for adults with
disabilities. We provide skill building, job placement, day support
and transportation. Our services empower individuals to be active
members of the community. Job Duties
- Perform discovery with individuals to identify and explore
their skills, interests, motivations for work, support needs and
ideal working conditions for employment including their "dream
job"
- With the information from discovery, help the person to develop
their job search goals
- Support individuals in seeking employment including identifying
potential jobs, readiness planning, resume writing, completion of
job applications, interviews with employers doing so only to the
extent needed by each individual
- Assist individuals in managing all needs related to their job
(such as dress code, required equipment, planning for on time
arrival and transportation planning)
- Help identify and provide for job accommodations if needed
- Provide one-on-one job instruction and training until the
person is independent utilizing creative teaching methods
- Develop workplace tools or strategies that will help the
supported employee perform their jobs if/when the job coach fades
out to less support
- Provide support in personal care needs of those supported
when/if needed for someone who will maintain job coach support
- Help the person develop natural supports in the workplace
- Act as a guide for the workplace culture identifying if and
where the person needs or wants support in managing within their
work environment with peers and supervisors
- Market Individual Supported Employment to local businesses and
community organizations to develop worksites and employment
opportunities for adults with disabilities Minimum Position
Requirements
- Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and/or
directly related work experience
- Considerable experience in vocational and/or support training
of persons with disabilities
- Must possess valid driver's license and driving record meeting
insurance requirements
- Successful completion of drug/alcohol screening and a
background check to include fingerprinting Company HighlightsAt
ECHO, we offer our qualified employees a full comprehensive and
competitive benefits package. Our benefits package features:
- Company paid medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and
Short-Term Disability insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid time off
- 403(b) with company matching Any offer of employment will be
contingent upon successful completion of drug/alcohol screening,
criminal background check, and education, employment, and
references checks. ECHO is a drug free workplace.ECHO is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected
class. ECHO is a member of DHS E-Verify program.
Keywords: ECHO, Leesburg , Job Coach, Other , Leesburg, Virginia
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