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Skillbuilders Job Coach

ServiceNet

Chicopee, MA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Dental Insurance, Developmental Disabilities, Driver's License, Health Insurance, High School Diploma, Homeless Services, Incident Response, Needs Assessment, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nonprofit, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Treatment Plan, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Chicopee, MA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 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

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