Job Information
Catholic Charities Family Community Services HEI Job Coach in Rochester, New York
HEI Job Coach
Job Details
Level
Entry
Job Location
1099 Jay Street - Rochester, NY
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
High School Diploma or GED
Salary Range
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
HIV/AIDS Services
Description
Implement vocational services developed by Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (OTDA) with clients that reside in Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, and Livingston counties who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS and are interested in entering or re-entering the workforce. Supports may include, but is not limited to, job coaching, job development, educational support services, and other employment training.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Complete vocational intakes, observations, and/or evaluations to assist individuals with developing a plan to return to work based on interests, abilities, strengths and needs.
Serve as a Job Coach, to assist individuals in gaining skills needed to be successful in a completive job.
Assist individuals to understand and overcome personal, social, or behavioral problems affecting their vocational situations.
Assist vocational services support team with breaking down potential barriers to employment such as, transportation options, discovery related activities and hours of operation.
Work collaboratively with Case Manager, Peer Support and Director of Supportive Services to support those living with HIV/AIDS to enter or re-enter the workforce.
Create an employment plan with Case Manager that includes measurable goals and objectives based on the individual’s interests, abilities, strengths and needs.
In collaboration with Peer Support, assist with research of possible job openings and opportunities for individuals by contacting employment services, newspaper want ads, previous contacts, cold calling, and any other means of reaching potential employers.
Assist with educational goals, college applications, GED, and loan process, to assist individuals with returning to school.
Assist with facilitating workshops, on topics such as job clubs, computer labs, work compliance, problem solving, safety, and other training courses.
Assist with job analysis and job coaching, matching potential jobs/internships that meet the individual’s needs, skills, and logistics of getting to the job site.
Assist individuals with interview preparation, resume writing, job application and follow-up.
Maintain close contact with individuals during job training and job development, intervening when necessary to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy. Interact with employees at the worksite as needed.
Case Conference with employees, family, service coordinators, case manager, and production and team/site supervisors as needed.
Make necessary referrals for individuals or family to community resources including state vocational rehabilitation services and benefits counselor.
Meet standards for all documentation and work accuracy including timely completion of progress notes, assessments, service plans and authorization requests for all stakeholders.
Be responsible for follow-along services to ensure that the 30-day and 90-day milestones are being met.
Maintain individual records in compliance with agency and confidentiality guidelines.
Represent CCFCS at committees as desired and approved by supervisor.
Participates in relevant Agency meetings and/or training courses.
Actively pursues development of professional competencies related to job role performance through reading, supervision, in-service training and attendance at conferences and workshops.
Awareness and active support of the Agency's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan. Including, but not limited to, supporting the Agency's Core Competency initiatives of being Collaborative and Community Focused, Innovative and Entrepreneurial, and Culturally Competent and Diverse
Other duties as assigned.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive. Employees are required to follow appropriate supervisory direction and perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent is required
Experience: At least 6 months of human services experience
Credentials: Valid, and clean, New York State Driver License
Physical Demands/Work Environment: The physical demands/work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to type and/or perform light lifting. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Compliance: Adheres to all applicable federal and state laws and regulations including, but not limited to, those governing confidentiality, privacy, program, billing and documentation standards. All duties must be performed in accordance with CCFCS corporate compliance & ethics program.
Additional Requirements:
Ability to prioritize assignments, plan, and complete work projects with minimal direction,
An ability to work efficiently and effectively and meet deadlines,
An ability to work under pressure,
Excellent verbal/written skills,
Ability to maintain confidentiality,
Ability to demonstrate behaviors and attitudes which support agency mission, philosophy, and policies.
Willingness and ability to foster agency and program wide cooperation and teamwork through use of positive/constructive communication techniques,
Possession of a valid NYS Driver’s license and use of a registered and reliable vehicle.
