Job Coach – Individual placement

Immediate Supervisor: Employment Services Coordinator
Supervision Exercised: Participants

Summary:

The Job Coach is directly responsible for training and supervising all participants participating in the program at their work site in the community. 

Essential Functions:

• Train and supervise participants on the job, on a weekly basis unless otherwise instructed
• Ensure participant work performance meets employer’s standards
• Maintain professional relationship with employer, and receive participant updates form the employer on a weekly basis
• Assist in the development of individualized training programs
• Maintain necessary records, evaluations and billing, and submit all paperwork for processing in a timely manner
• Maintain effective communication and acts as a liaison between the consumer, Department of Rehabilitation, and all other involved parties
• Ensure a safe continuous working environment according to general safety practices
• Participate in required meetings
• Report any participant or employer problems that might arise to the Supervisor or Department Manager
• Able to use personal vehicle to get to participant work sites in the community
• Must comply with applicable policies, i.e., Community Gatepath Safety Policies, CARF accreditation standards, CAL-OSHA, etc.
• Comply with participant rights, Community Gatepath program policies and procedures, and quality assurance standards
• Other duties as assigned.  

Physical Activity Requirements:

• Ability to physically respond to physically frail persons - occasionally
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. - occasionally
• Able to work in a variety of work environments - frequently  

Education/Experience:

• AA in Social Services, vocational guidance, or psychology (experience may be substituted for education) preferred
• One to two years’ direct-care experience with developmentally disabled population preferred
• Ability to work in different work environments (restaurant, maintenance, office)
• Able to work a flexible schedule including occasional week-ends, early and late hours
• Ability to work independently
• Professional attitude, and able
• Excellent problem solving, verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized
• 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 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
• Behavioral management/intervention
• Protection & advocacy
• 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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