07 Sep
Job Coaching (Colorado Springs)
Colorado, Colorado springs 00000 Colorado springs USA

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We are looking for Job Coaches to assist Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities obtain employment. A job coach assists with the application process, mock interviews as well as the interview process. The Job Coach is a mentor, an advocate and work side-by-side with clients to help them obtain employment and maintain employment. Job coaches help to enhance client's strengths and improve client's job skills. You will work with community employers to set-up work sites, obtain volunteers sites to do assessment and for hiring. Must be able to communicate with other agencies in the community. You will work side-by-side, Be an advocate with employers for adults with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in a workplace.

A job coach must be a mentor and a trainer eager to support clients on the job. Ability to recognize strengths and ability to problem solve. Must have good communication skills, ability to work independently, proactive partnered with critical thinking are prerequisites for this job.

Responsibilities

Develop effective job coaching and employment plans

Side-by-Side assistance

Communicate with clients to understand their goals and ambitions

Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals

Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively

Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks

Help in the development of motivation and skills

Provide coaching in effective job search techniques

Assist people with disabilities in developing social and life skills

Advise on workplace accommodations for adults with disabilities

Monitor and evaluate progress of clients

Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Experience in working with adult with disabilities

Experience in developing employment plans

Ability to adhere to regulations and standards

Working knowledge of MS Office

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and problem-solving ability

Respect to diversity

Ability to inspire and motivate

Provide Transportation when necessary

Have reliable transportation

Able to pass a background check

Able to pass a drug and alcohol test

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