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Community, Work & Independence, Inc Job Coach in Glens Falls, New York
POSITION CONCEPT: To provide job coaching and training services to individuals served by Competitive Edge, as assigned. Provide feedback related to the job placement, skills needed to be acquired and/or mastered. To assist individuals served with maximizing their skills and potential in an employment setting. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: The Job Coach I will:1.Actively cooperate with the President/CEO and other staff members in a joint endeavor in satisfactorily achieving the goals of CWI and Competitive Edge.2.Be responsible for on-the-job training/ job coaching of all individuals receiving Competitive Edge's services, as assigned. This includes but is not limited to: teaching soft skills and specific job related skills, time management, interpersonal skills, work place culture, employer expectations, analysis of possible job accommodations, advocacy,as well as transportation of individuals to job sites as prescribed.3.Ensure quality work and customer satisfaction is performed at all contracted worksites.4.Complete required reporting for funding sources. Be responsible for all documentation related to services received, including: electronic health record documentation, electronic timekeeping documentation and other prescribed documentation.5.Assist in the development and implementation of vocational goals in cooperation the Employment Counselor which will be part of the staff action plan.6.Review and implement staff action plans.7.Serve as liaison between the potential employers in business and industry, families, and individuals.8.Assist the Director of Employment Programs; Senior Employment Counselor and Employment Counselor with job skills training of Individuals being served such as resume development, employment seeking skills and development, and mock interviewing.9.Take part in any in-service training as offered by the agency and attend meetings asrequested.10.Act in any other capacity as directed by the President/CEO.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: A two year degree in Human Services or related field with two years’ experience in industry with leadership experience highly desirable. On-the-job training, or five years’ experience in industrial setting and/or job training and leadership experience may be substituted for two year degree. Must have strong interpersonal skills, the ability communicate with service recipients and the business community and solid computer literacy skills. Must have an acceptable driver’s license based on agency insurance requirements.
Minimum Salary: 17.14 Maximum Salary: 18.75 Salary Unit: Hourly