Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Job Coach - Skillbuilders
Department: Vocational Services
Full-Time
Location: Chicopee, MA
Schedule: M-F, 8a-4p
Pay: $19/hr
What You’ll Do
The Job Coach - Skillbuilders is responsible for coordinating and implementing community based recreational activities and vocational exploration opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities. The Job Coach will use a variety of settings to assist individuals in furthering skills such as socialization, relationship building, communication and self-advocacy. The Job Coach must have strong oral and written communication skills. This position often involves working independently in a community setting with multiple individuals and requires good judgement to intervene and respond to incidents and emergency situations.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide 1:1 services with a client.
- Model treatment interventions established by an individuals’ treatment team as documented in the Individual Service Plan.
- Provide specific interventions in the vocational and community settings as outlined in the treatment plan.
- Develop progress notes describing each individual’s contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.
- Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and other professionals including participation in treatment planning meetings.
- Participate with and monitor the activities of work crews engaged various vocational exploration opportunities.
- Supervising and participating in events alongside program participants.
- Access or develop evidence-based curriculum to utilize in facilitating regular educational training opportunities for program participants.
- Provide transportation to individuals in the program.
- Collaborating with staff and clinicians to understand the ways in which activities can promote healing and belonging.
- Conducting needs assessments to ascertain physical, cognitive, and emotional abilities.
- Determining individual interests and expectations regarding leisure time.
- Overseeing the use of available daily activity funds.
- Developing an activities program that is both sufficiently diverse and sensitive to our participants’ needs.
- Coordinating the availability of needed supplies for all activities.
- Compiling periodic reports that outline successes, constraints, and the way forward.
- Any other tasks assigned by program management.
Minimum Requirements:
- Previous experience in human services or education
- Valid driver’s license & reliable transportation
- High School Diploma or GED (Associate’s Degree Preferred)
Why Join ServiceNet?
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Meaningful, mission-based work
- Comprehensive benefits and training
Benefits:
- Generous time-off package
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans
- 403(B)-retirement plan, with employer matching
- Long-term disability benefits; paid life insurance
- Advancement opportunities, tuition assistance, and several more benefit options
- And more!
About ServiceNet
ServiceNet is a compassionate non-profit organization that helps individuals facing challenges such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use issues. With dedicated staff members, we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Learn more about ServiceNet
https://www.servicenet.org/
ServiceNet is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. #DreamBig