Job Coach

SALARY: $18.00/Hr.

JOB TYPE: Temp- Part Time

LOCATION: Santa Barbara

JOB TITLE: JOB COACH- CULINARY ARTS PROGRAM

Do you have a passion for working with adults with disabilities and support them in becoming active, productive members of their local workforce? If so, we’d like to meet with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Monitors proper implementation and documentation of the Individual Service Plans for each program participant.
• Coordinates the overall implementation of the program as it relates to the goals of each program participant in his/her ISP in conjunction with Employment Services Management
• Ensures that program components meet the assessed needs of the program participants in their ISP in conjunction with Employment Services Management
• Assists in compliance with Agency policies and CARF regulations.
• Responds promptly to emergency situations.
• Uses crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations when program participants are in danger of injury to themselves or others.
• Ensures that program participant notes are completed in a timely manner.
• Acts as a liaison between the employer, persons served and Momentum WORK, Inc.
• Attends scheduled meetings and in-service trainings as required.
• Handles approved petty cash disbursement as it relates to program implementation.
• Complies with all Momentum WORK Inc. policies and procedures.
• Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Other related duties, responsibilities and special projects on an as needed basis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to stand, sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to go up and down stairs.
• Ability to walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to push or pull wheelchairs when necessary.
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and understand technical written materials.
• The employee is frequently required to climb, stoop, twist, or bend and lift up to fifty (50) pounds, using proper body mechanics to minimize injuries to self and people served.
• Full awareness of environmental stimuli
• Ability to implement Crisis Management, Safety & Pro Act techniques (training included)

Note:  ADA accommodations available.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least one (1) year of experience working with persons with developmental and/or other disabilities in individual and/or group settings preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest standards of confidentiality regarding persons served and other related information.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding because people served may have intellectual, emotional, or behavioral challenges, in addition to physical limitations.
• Must have reliable phone.
• Reliable transportation (valid CA driver’s license and vehicle insurance)

BENEFITS:

• Incentive bonus for most placements
• Paid Time- Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Friends & Family Referral Bonus
• Direct Deposit
• Anniversary Bonus
• On-the-job Training Provided

We strive to employ dedicated employees who will be passionate about fulfilling our vision of inclusion, access, and opportunity for all.