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About the Role

The Job Coach is responsible for supporting individuals receiving services while working in the community, helping them achieve their employment goals. This role ensures the delivery of Habilitation services, service plans, or other OPWDD supports and documents daily data collection.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all regulations, policies, procedures and protocols set forth by NY OPWDD, NY Justice Center, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid and Abbott House.
• Establishes positive working relationships with persons receiving services, co-workers, management and the public.
• Gathers individuals at the agency for work, transports them in an agency van to a site, explains tasks, ensures safety procedures are followed, and supervises work to maintain productivity.
• Transports workers/individuals back to the agency or residences after work.
• Writes service notes for each individual.
• Attends and successfully completes all required training in accordance with OPWDD Training Policy.
• Drives agency vehicles for transportation of persons receiving supports and adheres to all related vehicle operation policies.
• Intervenes and addresses any problem that may be occurring.
• Reports all incidents in a timely manner as required.
• Participates in scheduled program meetings, i.e., staff meetings, in-service trainings and other meetings as required.
• Provides support/coverage to other than assigned area as needed.
• Performs related job responsibilities as requested.

Requirements

• Must be able to use a computer and learn software programs.
• Must be able to operate a fax, copier, scanner, and other office equipment.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write fluently in the English language.
• Must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License.
• May frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
• May frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
• Will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
• May occasionally stoop.
• May occasionally kneel.
• May occasionally crouch.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Represent yourself and the Agency in a professional and courteous manner.
• Know, understand, and continually practice the Agency’s Standards of Conduct.

Skills

• Computer proficiency
• Office equipment operation
• English fluency (speaking, reading, writing)
• Valid Driver's License
• Effective communication
• Professional representation
• Adherence to agency standards

Location

• Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567

Work Type

• Per diem

Experience Level

• One year experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred.

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

• $16.50 - $17.00 Hourly

About the Company

• Abbott House