Job Coach - FT - Alpena

Community Employment Job Coach

$500 Sign-on Bonus after 180 days

Rate: $18.40

Status: Non- Exempt | Full-Time

Benefits

• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance & Retirement Plan
• Paid Trainings & 12 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Time Package
• 24-Hour On-Site Gym
• Supportive Team Culture
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• And more…

SUMMARY:

Will work with individuals at their place of employment to teach appropriate work behavior and social skills to ensure quality job performance.  May assist with an individual’s microenterprise, which includes marketing products and completing ledgers.  Will be involved in person-centered planning meetings and will assist individuals served with their dreams, desires, and needs related to community employment goals.  Serves as a liaison with employers and NeMCMA employment staff.  Ensures the safety of individuals served and reports any safety concerns to the employer and employment services staff.  Facilitates natural supports in the workplace and community. 

Will monitor and update the task analysis/job description and provide regular updates on job tasks to the employment service staff.  Will assist with reasonable job accommodations when necessary.  May provide services in other programs as necessary to facilitate individuals and scheduling needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

Experience: Knowledge of Intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness preferred.  Lived experience with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders valued. 

Other: Good organizational and communication skills required.  Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by the agency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Demonstrates effective coordination of community employment services that adhere to person-centered planning through collaboration with individuals and/or parents/guardians, Case Managers, clinicians, and other community organizations.
2. Demonstrate effective case recording in accordance with Person Centered Planning, and NeMCMHA “Case Recording Guidelines”.
3. Serves as a liaison with employers and NeMCMHA employment staff and maintains professional relationships.
4. Support individuals with specialized transportation needs.
5. Assist the community employment program in efforts to increase public awareness and acceptance of inclusion in competitive integrated employment.
6. May be required to work an unusual work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
7. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions, standards of practice, including but not limited to confidentiality and recipient rights, and emergency protocol.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Performs other related duties as required.
2. May be requested to be involved in the Board’s continuous quality improvement program.
3. May be required to provide their own transportation while performing agency-related duties.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.  Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift up to 25 pounds, with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity, and drive.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.

Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender, height, weight, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.  Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority is an equal opportunity employer.