Job Coach - Full Time Arc of Anchorage. - 3.5 Anchorage, AK Job Details Full-time $19 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Job search strategy coaching Computer operation Monitoring employment counseling client progress Social skills building Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Teaching workforce readiness Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Care documentation Employment support plan implementation Medication pass administration Employment counseling High school diploma or GED Driver's License Employment support for individuals with disabilities Intellectual disabilities support Life skills building Computer skills Progress documentation Teaching life skills Training Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Communication skills Workforce development Entry level Full Job Description Hiring Bonus Available! PLUS... Earn up to four weeks of paid time off during your first year of employment. Please note that applicants must be located in Alaska to be eligible for an interview for this position.

Summary of Job Functions:

Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. The Job Coach/Employment Specialist will be responsible for assisting participants of The Arc of Anchorage employment program through the successful completion in attaining and retaining employment opportunities in the community. The Employment Specialist will also be responsible, as assigned, to provide extended services to those clients. A Job Coach may work with individuals one-on-one and/or in a small group and also assist them in pursuing goals related to community activities, social interactions, essential life skills, and hygiene tasks.

Essential Job Functions:

Assists in the development and implementation of each individual to be placed in the supported employment services Assists with gathering all required information for individuals seeking supported employment services through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation(DVR) and associated agency's staff Provides onsite assessment, training, supervision, and support for individuals placed on job sites according to their ongoing plan Supports trainees in making job choices, job readiness, applying, and job retention skills May provide scheduling/coordination for transportation to and from the job site May confer with the trainee employer to monitor progress and determine supports needed to meet employer requirements and fulfill service goals May administer, supervise or assist the individual in monitoring their medications and health care needs Accurately completes note entry and other documentation of the individual's programs and progress Exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Be able to work effectively for and with individuals who have intellectual and behavioral disabilities Ability to follow oral and written instructions Excellent communication skills, judgment, and a willingness to listen Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate in employment services preferred One-year experience working with people who experience developmental disabilities strongly preferred

Clearances:

Background checks are as defined by licensing agencies. Current TB test/clearance may require a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license.

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance as needed. Ability to see and hear within normal parameters Adaptability to a fast-paced environment which includes standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.

Equipment Used:

Vehicle Computer (Beginners Level) Appropriate Office Equipment The Arc of Anchorage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer