Job Coach, Part Time, 20 Hours per Week

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW: At Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington, your knowledge and service in areas such as immigrants and refugees, mental health, social work, employment and adult education, legal and financial services, health care, food assistance, shelter and housing, developmental disabilities and prison outreach can make a profound difference in the lives of many. Through more than 50 programs across the district and five surrounding counties, Catholic Charities is opening doors to help and hope. At CCADW, we continue to build an inclusive culture that celebrates a diverse workforce. We offer so much more than just a job. We offer careers. We take pride in our "promote from within" culture. We offer professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid work model with both remote and in-office work, and a passion for building and motivating world class, high performing teams. Explore your career opportunity with Catholic Charities. Join us in Inspiring Hope and Building Futures.

JOB SUMMARY: The 1 to 1 Job Coach is focused on assisting adults with disabilities to achieve their personal outcomes. The most important job for the 1 to 1 Job Coach is to safeguard the individual they are assigned to personal rights and life choices as it relates to vocational supports.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Provides daily job coaching 1:1 support for the individual with consistent and timely follow-up, identifying and resolving barriers and challenges in the community and employment site, while assisting the individual in accomplishing identified employment goals.

  
  
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  Identifies and develops employment to include volunteer for the individual that will lead toward potential employment opportunities, working closely under the direction of the assigned Employment Specialist.

  
  
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  Plans community vocational exploration activities.

  
  
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  Responsible for following the behavior plan (if applicable) and acts as lead during any behavioral crisis.

  
  
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  May provide personal care services such as toileting, grooming, meal set-up and feeding, as needed, in a safe and timely manner, while maintaining dignity and respect for the individual.

  
  
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  May provide instructional support through communication devices/techniques proven to enhance and/or promote the development of independent communication. The techniques and devices will be those that have been determined by the family and other professionals to work best, (i.e. - PCS, IPAD applications, sign language, etc.).

  
  
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  Assists and contributes in the development of the IP for the individual focusing on pre- employment and job readiness tasks.

  
  
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  Maintains collaborative relationships and communication with other program staff, referring agencies, family members, and support persons, to ensure individual's needs are met in a manner that supports the vocational outcomes identified in the IP.

  
  
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  Maintains forms to track individual's progress in completing IP goals, as well as, maintaining other required documentation in a timely manner, as required, by funding source.

  
  
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  Reports all incidents according to the Department of Developmental Disabilities Services' Incident Reporting policy. Participates in investigations and participate in the implementation of the plan of correction, when indicated.

  
  
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  Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

  
  

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

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  High school diploma is required. Verification of foreign equivalency required.

  
  
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  Some college a plus.

  
  
• One year work experience specific to working with people with behavior and/or challenging behaviors in the community.
• Must have experience with employment supports/case management of individuals with Intellectual Disability and severe Developmental Disabilities.

SKILLS and COMPETENCIES:

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  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in the English language. Ability to demonstrate professional attitude and composure in all communications. Ability to exhibit good judgment and sound reasoning.

  
  
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  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.