Full-time Job Coach - Skokie, United States - Orchard Village

Orchard Village
Orchard Village
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Skokie, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Orchard Village, founded in Skokie, Illinois in 1972, is a fully licensed nonprofit organization that annually provides support to nearly 300 individuals (all ages) with developmental disabilities in north and northwest Chicagoland.

We empower people with developmental disabilities through vocational, educational, recreational, and residential programs to live their best lives.
Orchard Village is seeking a full-time Job Coach to join our team

Job Coach Responsibilities:


  • Support clients with disabilities in community based internships, teaching and adapting the environment so that increasing levels of independence are achieved.
  • Advocate on behalf of all program participants, working to foster the individual's independence and enhancing skills both inside and outside the workplace.
  • Provide support to individuals with disabilities to obtain communitybased employment.
  • Maintain interdisciplinary communication, case notes for each individual, input for quarterly vocational assessments & task/job analysis.

Job Coach Qualifications:


  • Associate's degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Rehabilitation, or a related field preferred.
  • Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of personcentered services for people with disabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  • Valid driver's license required

Job Coach Benefits include:


  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Employee assistance program
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement

Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Onthejob training
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday

Education:


  • Associate (preferred)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Skokie, IL 60077: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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