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Job Description

The Job coach is responsible for supporting individual receiving services while working in the community. The primary role of the Job coach Professional is to work alongside the people we support in order to help them to achieve their employment goals. The Job coach ensures the delivery of Habilitation services, service plans or other OPWDD supports and documents and verifies daily data collection.

About Abbott House

Abbott House is an innovative community-based organization that helps children, families, adults and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with complex needs build lasting foundations for a promising future. We operate programs in the New York Metropolitan area and Hudson Valley.

Key Responsibilities

1. Adheres to all regulations, policies, procedures and protocols set forth by NY OPWDD, NY Justice Center, Centers for Medicare/Medicaid and Abbott House.

2. Establishes positive working relationships with persons receiving services, co-workers, management and the public.

3. Gathering individuals and transporting them in agency van to a site, explaining tasks, ensuring safety procedures are followed, supervising work to maintain productivity.

4. Transporting the workers/individuals back to their residences after work

5. Wait with workers/individuals for Paratransit bus pick up after work.

6. Write service notes for each individual

7. Required to attend and successfully complete all required training in accordance with OPWDD Training Policy.

8. Drives agency vehicles for transportation of persons receiving supports and adheres to all related vehicle operation policies.

9. Intervenes and addresses any problem that may be occurring. Reports all incidents in a timely manner as required.

10. Participates in scheduled program meetings, i.e., staff meetings, in-service trainings and other meetings as required.

11. Provides support/coverage to other than assigned area as needed.

About You

You are the ideal candidate if you are enjoy working in the social services field while empowering underserved communities. Being compassionate, reliable, self-motivated, and a team player are critical attributes to be successful in this role.

+ You have a High school diploma or GED

+ You have a valid driver’s license

+ You have at least 1 years of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities

+ You have good counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills

What We Offer:

+ Professional growth opportunities

+ Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Care benefits with premiums substantially paid by for employees, employee families and domestic partners

+ Generous vacation, holiday, sick time and personal time off benefits

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Company paid life insurance and long-term Disability Insurance

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Short-term disability and Workers Compensation benefits

+ Paid Family Leave Program

+ Employee Recognition Awards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

+ Dental insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Flexible spending account

+ Health insurance

+ Life insurance

+ Paid time off

+ Retirement plan

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Vision insurance

Schedule:

+ 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

+ Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person