Overview
Job Coach PT Jobs in Memphis, Tennessee, USA at Evergreen Life Services
Position: Â Job Coach Memphis PT
Evergreen is anequal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected status.
Our mission is to serve, provide for, and champion individuals with disabilities.
Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve more than 1,100 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.
Working at Evergreen Life Services isn’t just a job; it’s a rewarding career. Whether you provide direct care in our adult day care or in a group home, or you serve in a support or corporate office role, you will be an important part of the Evergreen team.
If you are looking for a place where you canmake a difference, at Evergreen Life Services you will change lives. Every employee is a valuable part of the team because, at Evergreen, everyone matters.
Position
Description:
Job Coach
Reports To:
Program Coordinator
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt
Created:
November 14, 2017
Revised:
April 13, 2021
Job Summary
Responsible for providing support to the people who participate in employment program(s) and assists them to determine employment andeducationrelated goals and to mobilize the resources and support necessary to assist people to reach their goals.
Essential Job Functions
Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
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 people with disabilities
Monitor and evaluate progress of clients
Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports
Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge
Effectively read, write and communicate verbally in English and must be able to read and understand instructions, perform record-keeping and write reports
At least 21 years of age due to auto liability coverage.
Meet and maintain all requirements of the applicable state agency(ies), including good standing with state abuse and neglect registry.
Specialized skills related to contractual needs preferred.
Proven experience as job coach
Experience in working with people with disabilities is a plus
Experience in developing employment plans
Ability to adhere to regulations and standards
Working knowledge of computers and computer programs with aptitude to learn new systems
Outstandingcommunicationand interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational andproblem-solvingability
Physical Requirements
Constantly moves about to coordinate work
Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 25 pounds
Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
Constantly alert and observant during working hours
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabil…
Title: Job Coach PT
Company: Evergreen Life Services
Location: Memphis, Tennessee, USA
Category: Social Work, Non-Profit & Social Impact
