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Form of workPALS UNIVERSITY ~ JOB COACH
Center for Developmentally Disabled (CDD) / Rainbow Center is a private, not-for-profit corporation founded in 1972. CDD provides residential care services and day habilitation to adults with developmental disabilities in the greater Kansas City, MO area.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.
Classification: Non Exempt
Reports to: Developmental Disabilities Professional ~ Community Integration
Summary/Objective
PALS U Careers is an important part of the PALS University. The Job Coach supports individuals with on the job training for new or changes in their positions. Ensures supports provided meet organizational guidelines, funder requirements and accreditation standards. The PALS University Job Coach (JC) facilitates service delivery by providing instruction, modeling desired skills and behaviors, assisting with problem-solving, and adapting planned activities and method of engagement as needed to individual’s needs and circumstances. The PALS JC will work in conjunction with and under the direction of the PALS U Employment Specialist to assist with employment goals as outlined in their Person-Centered Service Plan. PALS JC may work in partnership with business contracts as well as individual placements.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Build relationship with business and nonprofit partners for volunteering, assessments, and placements.
- Ability to work independently.
- Track and report attendance.
- Assists with implementation of activities and lessons based on each individual goals;
- Completes shift notes and other required documentation during each shift worked;
- Monitors individuals' Person-Centered Support Plans to ensure accurate implementation, on-going progress, and timely and accurate required documentation;
- Supervises and monitors individuals in taking medications and obtaining medical treatment for illness or injuries;
- Maintains a “designated” driving status;
- Transports to and from and supports individuals during community outings;
- Attends scheduled meetings, pre-service and in-service training, and complete certification training as scheduled;
- Writes and submits Event Reports;
- Performs accurate time and attendance procedures by clocking in and out of shifts as required;
- Provides companionship, emotional support, behavioral crisis intervention, and behavioral counseling to individuals in an employment setting.
Competencies
- Ability to multi-task and track time efficiently.
- Ability to be create with tools and natural supports to meet the needs of the individuals.
- Ability to track progress of PALS U participants and make recommendations to PALS U Employment Specialist.
- Ability to communicate schedule changes.
- Ability to troubleshoot and make decisions independently.
- Ability to communicate in a team environment.
- Possesses basic computer skills;
- Can read, write, comprehend, and speak English;
- Ability to pass medication administration, first aid and CPR certification;
- Ability to complete require training or certification as required for employment services in a timely manner.
- Understands and follows universal precautions;
- Demonstrates empathy and a person-centered approach to service delivery;
- Can adapt communication styles based on the needs of the individual;
- Willing to learn and train on the job and open to learning new skills;
- Maintains effective working relationships with supervisor, peers, guardians, and service coordinators;
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility
Work Environment
This job operates in a day program setting and will require exposure to human elements (such as blood, urine, etc.). Work occurs at the facility as well as in the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, climb, or bend. The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Also requires stepping up into commercial passenger vans.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work will vary based on caseload and hours needed for each individual. Flexibility is key for this position.
Travel
Driving throughout the metropolitan area daily or as needed
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma/GED
Preferred Education and Experience
One year of related experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must have valid driver’s license and car insurance and be able to drive and transport individuals in own vehicle, as well in agency van.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
