Job Coach

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc.

DEPARTMENT: Community Employment (ID/A)

POSITION: Job Coach

STATUS: Full Time; 37.5 hours / week

SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours per week Flexible to meet the department needs  

LOCATION: Monroeville

COMPENSATION: $18.45/hr 

Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. 

Provides person-centered employment support to people with intellectual disabilities / autism to overcome barriers to employment by learning job-related tasks, building independence, and maintaining meaningful competitive integrated employment in the community.

• Demonstrates commitment to Milestone’s mission and values by supporting each person with respect, dignity and compassion.
• Provides supported employment services using person-centered, strength-based, and community-inclusive practices.
• Job and task analysis
• Provides systematic instruction and fades support as the person gains skills, develops natural support and meets employer expectations.
• Supports the person in learning and using transportation options to travel to and from work as independently as possible.
• Provides follow-along support, including assistance with newly assigned job tasks, workplace routines, natural support, and changes in employment expectations.
• Build relationships with local businesses to create customized and integrated job opportunities.
• Connect qualified candidates with compatible employers and assist with application and interview process.
• Communicates with the supervisor, employment team, supports coordinator, and other team members regarding progress toward employment goals and outcomes, consistent with confidentiality requirements.
• Assists with job shadowing and community-based assessments that reflect the person’s interests, preferences, strengths, and support needs.
• Assists with completion of evaluative reports for OVR and other community employment partners using objective, respectful, and person-centered language.
• Maintains standard of productivity levels as required by the program and supervisor
• Participates in Individual Support Plan (ISP) meetings and related planning activities for assigned people receiving services, as appropriate.
• Complete all required service documentation on the day of service
• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings to enhance skills, share information, and review program goals, outcomes, and procedures.
• Complete required job-related training hours according to the Office of Departmental Programs (ODP) requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

CASH INCENTIVES Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:

• $1,000 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to full time employment)

BENEFITS

• Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
• Wellness Days (2 per year)
• Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Optional 401(k) with Employer match

WORK PERKS

• Paid orientation and training
• Free parking (select locations)
• Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:

Complete an employment application online

Email resumes:Careers@PFQ.org

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

• High school diploma or equivalent with one (1) year of related experience. Completion of some college coursework, vocational training, or an associate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the needs of individuals with disabilities working in community-based settings.
• Ability to provide one-on-one training to individuals using a range of instructional techniques.
• Ability to understand and communicate the needs of the local business community and assess job performance effectively.
• Schedule flexibility is required to accommodate varying shifts, including evenings.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to a properly insured vehicle for daily work use required.
• Prior experience in community-based disability services, employment supports or advocacy is strongly preferred.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Reports results
• Act 34 clearance and FBI background check, if applicable
• APSE or ACRE Certification achieved within 60 days of hire