Job Coach - Norwood, United States - LIFEWORKS, INC.

LIFEWORKS, INC.

Verified Company

Norwood, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Job Title:
Job Coach

Yearly Salary:
$42,080.00

Work Schedule:
Monday-Thursday (8 am - 4 pm) & Friday (7:30 am - 3:30 pm)

Job ID: 333

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Join Our Mission:

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide Advocacy, Empowerment, and Opportunity to those we serve.

As a team, we will support you as we all provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an important opportunity to a fulfilling career with a purpose.

Ready to shape your future while making a meaningful impact on the lives of others? Join us at Lifeworks and start your journey

The Role:

As a Job Coach at Lifeworks Employment Services (LES), you'll be responsible for providing supervision and support to ensure accurate completion of work.

You will advocate for individuals with the goal of developing their independence and skill building.

Your facilitation, guidance, and collaboration with employers will ensure the daily success of our individual's volunteer opportunities and employment experiences.

You will encourage the people we serve to be empowered in these opportunities and will have the ability to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Why Lifeworks?

Are you in search of a job that offers more than just a paycheck? At Lifeworks, we understand that we all have different work/life balance needs.

We cherish the importance of balance for our employees.

If you're seeking to find a job that will fit your professional and personal job needs we offer a supportive atmosphere in a number of locations, with pay rates and benefits that are amongst the best in our field, and a workplace where your input is valued and your growth is supported, then you've just found your next opportunity.

We believe that when you're at your best, you can bring out the best in those we serve.

We place great value on positive and impactful programs with professional supports that can help you make the lives of the people the best that we can achieve.

What We're Looking For:

We're searching for a detailed and enthusiastic individual who will bring their personality, an independent work ethic, a strong belief in enhancing the lives of those we serve and strong teamwork skills to join us as a Job Coach in our Employment Programs.

Are you someone who pays attention to the details, stays organized in a sometimes fast-paced environment, and can exercise good judgment in challenging situations? If yes, you might be the perfect fit for our team.

What You'll Do:

Provides transportation to and from Lifeworks and job sites by either Lifeworks or personal vehicles as necessary. Staff is reimbursed at the agency mileage rate for any use of their vehicle within the guidelines established by Lifeworks.
Provide staff support, supervision, and training in all settings as needed including individual job placements, enclaves, and the Lifeworks Employment training center to help increase the individual's selfsufficiency and independence, and to meet the needs and expectations of the employer. Will be able to provide support to employers as necessary and will ensure quality and consistency of work performed by these individuals.
Provide education, coaching, training, counseling, guidance, and physical assistance when necessary to achieve the goals of the person served in the following areas: employment, education, social growth, health and wellness, communication skills, community mobility, and volunteerism.
Maintains regular communication with individuals and team members. Maintains confidentiality and professional demeanor concerning all individuals and staff members. Attends regular meetings as necessary. Ability to be flexible required regarding necessary changes in work schedule and tasks as assigned by supervisor to cover the needs of the individual supported.
Maintain, review and submit all assigned paperwork including assistance with payroll for individuals served to Supervisor according to agency procedures.

Benefits include:

403(B) matching up to 3%
Excellent Salary

- $2,000 Staff Retention Bonus, payable after 4 & 6 months

Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and up to 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire
Dental, Vision, and Short-Term disability insurance is available
4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Need to reduce your student loan debt? Lifeworks, Inc. is a qualified employer under the federal
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)program, which means that you may be able to have a portion of your federal student loans forgiven after meeting certain eligibility requirements of th