Employment Services Job Coach

Position Title:  Job Coach

Location: Sun Prairie/Madison

Status: Part-time; hours will vary from 0-19 hours weekly; potential for weekends

Pay: $17-$19, DOE

Are you seeking a role that brings purpose to your life? Would you like to wake up every day knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Are you ready to join a team that genuinely cares for its staff and has an exceptional culture? If this sounds like you, read on for an exciting opportunity to join us at the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin!

Summary:

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide, volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome and related disabilities, as well as their families, through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.

The Job Coach assists work-ready individuals in acquiring and maintaining competitive employment in the community. Successful candidates will be extremely positive, energetic, and passionate about helping individuals with diverse abilities achieve amazing lives through purposeful employment.

Job coaches provide ongoing support to individuals working at various employment sites within the community.  This support is individualized and centered on work-related goals that focus on helping the consumer achieve maximum independence in their job. The Job Coach must be a skilled communicator, an empathetic listener, and an excellent problem-solver, able to help clients and their families develop plans to achieve their desired goals.

As a face of the organization, successful candidates will be highly positive, energetic, and passionate about helping individuals with diverse abilities achieve extraordinary lives. Job Coaches must be able to work some nights and weekends to support individuals in their employment. This is a part-time position.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Meet with the employment team to determine the needs of the consumer
• Consistently model appropriate work maturity skills and hold consumers to the exact expectations
• Monitor the consumer’s work performance and provide feedback and prompts when needed
• Maintain and model positive professional working relationships with consumers, guardians, and employers
• Promote natural support and provide training to consumers’ coworkers on the job
• Create visuals of other types of accommodations to assist consumers in being successful on the job
• Attend required meetings and in-service training sessions
• Complete job coaching progress notes weekly in an electronic format
• Complete the necessary Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Training
• Comply with documentation regulations related to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation
• Maintain close communication with the Employment Specialist

Minimum Qualifications

Interpersonal

• Must be a sensitive and mature individual who can relate well to adults
• Demonstrates warmth, insight, interest, and respect for persons with disabilities
• Willingness to accept flexibility with their schedule
• Able and knowledgeable to cope with emergency situations or behavioral situations in a calm and effective manner
• Able and willing to be a team player and to work cooperatively with their supervisor
• Able to communicate effectively with consumers and employers
• Ability to multitask and adhere to timelines set forth for quality management

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1-2 years of relevant experience
• 18 years of age or older
• Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and an insured vehicle
• Applicants must pass a background check that meets the State of Wisconsin requirements

Physical and Environmental Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the Job Coach will be required to use their hands and fingers to handle or feel objects; reach with their hands and arms; and speak and hear clearly.  The noise level in the work environment varies from low to high. The job may require the ability to walk, climb stairs, kneel, stoop, and lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.  Specific visual abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The job may require extended periods of sitting or standing.  The Job Coach may be required to work evenings, weekends, and interact regularly with coworkers and the public.

Additional benefits include:

• Flexible schedule
• Ongoing training opportunities sponsored by DSAW
• Employee referral program (employee will receive $50 if their referral is hired)
• Relaxed dress code at the discretion of your supervisor
• An amazing mission and culture!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.