Job Coach

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Consider joining Community Integrated Services, the regions leading
supported employment provider, as we empower people with disabilities
through individualized employment opportunities. Through creativity,
flexibility, and community collaboration, CIS provides individualized,
person-centered support and training to help individuals with
disabilities attain their employment goals.

While our office location is in Middletown, this position works
throughout New Castle County, Delaware at various participant job sites.
This position is part-time, multiple positions/availabilities are
available.

We are in need of at least two part-time staff to have daytime
availability of at least 15 hours per week spread out over a minimum of
3 days per week.
All coaching staff are required to have the availability of either 1
weekend day each week (ex: Saturdays) or 2 full weekends per month (ex:
every other weekend, 1st & 3rd weekend per month, etc.). You may choose
which you prefer.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Job Coach provides quality support for individuals with disabilities
at their community-based job. By helping to create and promote strong
work systems, the goal is to help the participant become as independent
as possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Review the file for each participant you are scheduled to work with
before your shift.

Provide travel training as needed, to the CIS office or to new place of
employment.

Work effectively with your team members, members of the business
development team, benefits counseling team, and CIS employees in
specialized areas to support participants in the best possible way.

Maintain a detailed record of on-site performance by completing case
notes daily.

Obtain participants schedules and report all schedules and appointments
to the scheduling team by the required due date. Report any subsequent
changes to the scheduler immediately.

Follow schedule as it is sent and alert appropriate people of any
changes.

Read and respond, if needed, to all CIS emails and text messages in a
timely manner.

Participate in meetings when scheduled.

Train other coaches at job sites, as needed.

Report any unusual incidents or employer concerns immediately.

Contribute to own skills and knowledge by attending and completing
assigned training.

Follow schedule as it is sent and alert appropriate team members of any
changes.

Qualifications
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
1 plus years of experience in Education, Social Services or Business
preferred but not required.
Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products, specifically
Outlook, Excel and Word.
Possess valid drivers license and automobile insurance.
Must have access to an automobile and internet access at home.
Able to pass all required background checks.

Community Integrated Services (CIS) is an equal opportunity employer.
CIS does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color,
religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex
(including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or
unfavorable discharge from military service.

Applicants with disabilities may contact Community Integrated Services
human resource team members via telephone, fax, e-mail, and other means
to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to
accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.
Please contact Human Resources by email at hrteam@cisworks.org, by phone
at 215-238-7411 in PA or 302-376-8259 in DE or by fax 215-238-7423 in PA
or 302-491-4970 in DE.