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Job Coach - ASL Fluent

Part-time

Peckham, Inc.

Flint, MIPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Flint, MI
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Peckham, Inc. is hiring a Job Coach - ASL Fluent. A Job Coach assists individuals with disabilities in learning job-specific requirements, work-related activities, and appropriate workplace behaviors. This role involves providing one-on-one training at various worksites and Peckham locations, supporting employees in achieving independence, and documenting client progress. Schedules are per diem, varying with demand and the coach's availability.

Key focus areas include Provide one-on-one job training to clients at various worksites and Peckham locations, Train persons with disabilities on job specific tasks and help with interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace, and Assist the employee in becoming an independent, competent, and confident part of their new workplace.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Access To Reliable Transportation, and Excellent Communication Skills. Important skills include American Sign Language and Communication. Preferred (not required): Microsoft Word.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

American Sign LanguageCommunicationMicrosoft Word

Qualifications

High School Diploma or EquivalentAccess to Reliable Transportation

Full job description

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Peckham Inc. - Job Coach

SUMMARY

A Job Coach is an individual who helps people with disabilities learn the specific requirements of the job, learn work-related activities and requirements, and learn appropriate workplace behaviors. Schedules may vary with per diem hours (0 to 30 hours per week) depending on the volume of Job Coach Requests and the Job Coach’s availability. This position does not offer Peckham Staff benefits and locations of assignments vary throughout the Greater Lansing area.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide one-on-one job training to clients at various worksites and Peckham locations

  • Train persons with disabilities on job specific tasks and help with interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace

  • Assist the employee in becoming an independent, competent, and confident part of their new workplace

  • Support the employee with establishing natural supports and facilitate inclusion into the work environment

  • Document client progress and provide professional quality progress reports to staff and supervisors

  • Provide regular communication to staff and supervisors as needed

  • Provide travel training services to clients

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintain safe and clean work environment

  • Promote Peckham’s vision values and services to all customers and stakeholders

  • Assist in maintaining organizational wide quality standards

  • Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position does not have any supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • High school Diploma or equivalent

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Access to reliable transportation

  • Ability to communicate fluently in American Sign Language (ASL) to provide program supports, instruction, guidance, and services to individuals who use ASL as their primary or preferred language.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands of this position may be reasonably accommodated for individuals with disabilities on a case-by-case basis.

PECKHAM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled. Peckham provides equal opportunities and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR APPLYING NOTICE

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of your application please:

Examples of reasonable accommodations may include making a change to the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Business Line:

Human Services

Location:

Flint, MI

Worker Sub-Type:

Staff Member

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