Job Coach (Mon-Fri 8:00a-2:00p w/varied hours)

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Home Life is a private, non-profit organization in Corvallis, Oregon, that provides safe, integrated community living services. We empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by offering support that enhances their quality of life.

This schedule requires staff to be available Monday through Friday between 8:00a and 2:00p. Start and end times will vary within this timeframe, with a guaranteed 20 hours per week.

Home Life - Job Description

Position: Job Coach

Reports to: Vocational Services Program Manager

Program/Division: Vocational Services

Supervises: N/A

Pay Classification: Non-Exempt (Hourly, eligible for overtime) 

Last Revised: 01-2024

Job Summary:

Job Coaches will provide support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities within

integrated community employment. Job Coaches may also assist with pre-employment skill development

programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligibility for Employment

● Ability to pass an initial criminal history check from the Department of Human Services Criminal Records Unit and recheck every 2 years after.

● Be a citizen of the United States or legally able to work in the United States

● Must be at least eighteen years old and hold a current driving license, insurance, and a good driving record.

● Ability to complete required training and annual training thereafter.

● The ability to maintain regular attendance and to perform tasks outlined in this description (with or without a reasonable accommodation) is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

● High school graduate or equivalent required.

Skills

● Effective Verbal and Written Communication

● Technical Skills

● Analytic and Critical Thinking

● Organizational & Time Management

● Problem Solving

● Coping Skills

● Relational Skills and Teamwork

● Professionalism

Abilities

● Must feel comfortable providing transportation to individuals in Home Life vehicles.

● Ability to support individuals to maintain and be successful in employment.

● Demonstrate by background, education, references, skills, and abilities, the employment professional is capable of safely and adequately performing the tasks to support an individual's Service Agreement or ISP and CDP including, but not limited to, all of the following:

● Ability and sufficient education to follow oral and written instructions and keep any records required.

● Responsibility, maturity, and reputable character exercising sound judgment.

● Ability to communicate with the supported individual.

● Training of a nature and type sufficient to ensure the employment professional has knowledge of emergency procedures specific to the individual receiving services.

● Ability to perform basic computer and mobile operating skills.

● Ability to perform tasks outlined in this description (with or without a reasonable accommodation) is an essential function of this position.

● Basic understanding of employment expectations.

● Ability to work with diverse populations.

● Demonstrate an ability to establish good working relationships with any and all internal and external stakeholders, including the admin and management teams, fellow staff, Board Members, volunteers, and supported individuals.

● Demonstrate an active commitment to the Mission Statement and values of Home Life.

● Ability to model and educate on Home Life values and expectations to