Job Coach - Group Site

Immediate Supervisor: Employment Services Business Manager
Supervision Exercised: Participants

Summary:

The Job Coach, under the supervision of the Employment Services Business Manager, is responsible for training and supervising adults with developmental disabilities in group work sites. 

Essential Functions:

• Trains and supervises participants on the job
• Assists in the development of training programs using employers and Community Gatepath guidelines
• Ensures participant’s work performance meets employer standards
• Assists in the development and implementation of participant annual objectives and track progress as required
• Establishes time study site standards and conducts participant time studies to comply with DOL regulation enforced by Community Gatepath’s Times Studies Administrator
• Participates in required staff and participant meetings
• Acts as a liaison between Parents/Care Providers, Golden Gate Regional Center and Department of Rehabilitation
• Maintains professional relations with employers, GGRC and DR Counselors, Parents/Care Providers and participants
• Ensures a safe work environment for participants according to general safety standards
• Reports any participant or employer problems/incidents according to established timelines to Supervisor or Department Manager
• Follows guidelines/procedures and reports any suspected abuse of participants to Adult Protective Services
• Complies with applicable regulatory agencies: i.e., DOL rules and regulations, CARF accreditation standards, CAL-OSHA, etc.
• Complies with Community Gatepath Policies and Procedures, Safety Policies, Participant Handbook and quality assurance standards
• Other duties as assigned 

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Ability to physically respond to physically frail persons - occasionally
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs.- occasionally
• Ability to sit, stand and walk – constantly
• Ability to see, hear and talk – constantly
• Ability to bend/stoop, twist/turn, reach and finger – occasionally
• Ability to handle, climb, balance, crawl and push – occasionally   

Education/Experience:

• AA Degree in Social Services, Vocational Guidance preferred (experience may be substituted for education)
• One (1) to two (2) years’ direct-care experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and adapt to change
• Ability to work in different environments, (i.e., food service, maintenance, office)
• Ability to work with persons from varied backgrounds
• Ability to work independently
• Working knowledge of computers, work processing and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to meet criteria to drive Community Gatepath vehicles
• Assists in contract productions as necessary
• Positive outlook, enthusiasm, self-motivated and high energy
• Ability to function as part of a team 

Licensing Requirements:

• Valid California Drivers’ License
• CPR Certification
• First Aid Training
• Ability to obtain, if necessary, criminal clearance  

Training Requirements:

• Required to complete a minimum of ten (10) hours of training or continuing education as directed and approved by the CEO and the CFO
• Conflict resolution
• Behavioral management/intervention
• Protection & advocacy
• Supervision/management
• Utilizing community resources, networking
• Diversity
• Confidentiality procedures
• Abuse reporting 

Application Process:
Send resume with cover letter and position to which you are applying in the subject line to: careers@gatepath.com

OR

Community Gatepath®
ATTN: Human Resources
875 Stanton Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
FAX: (650) 697-5010
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