Share Email Opening Title Discovery Support Coach; PT Mon-Fri/ Flex Hours  About the Organization For over 70 years, The Arc Northern Chesapeake Region has helped people with intellectual and developmental disabilities build better lives one person at a time. We provide support services and advocacy to 400 adults and children and their families in Harford and Cecil Counties. The Arc supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to create lives that mirror yours and mine: students attending neighborhood schools, adults going to work and living in their own homes, and individuals enjoying the social and recreational opportunities in their communities. We are a private, non-profit local chapter of The Arc of Maryland and The Arc of The United States, the largest volunteer organization in the world devoted exclusively to improving the quality of life for all adults and children with developmental disabilities.   Category Employment Services   Description Position Summary: The Discovery Support Coach's primary responsibilities include supporting individuals in obtaining and maintaining the skills required to successfully maintain a job in the community through our Customized Employment Discovery Process. Additional job coach support for those already employed will be performed as needed. Position Responsibilities: In a manner consistent with supporting The Arc NCR Mission Statement, the Discovery Support Coach shall do the following: Quality Supports Assist the Discovery Specialist in determining ideal conditions of employment for individuals through assessments, job trials and classroom-based instruction. Assist and support individual in identify and obtaining employment with community stakeholders. Identifying and training individuals on the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to successfully complete job duties. Guiding and supporting individuals in interfacing and communicating with supervisors and peers. Provide safe and reliable transportation to individuals for work and work-related activities on an as needed basis. Help individuals identify and develop positive relationships from work and work-related activities Identify and offer suggestions for Individual plan outcomes and job development goals Identify opportunities for and encourage individuals to contribute to their communities and build positive relationships with stakeholders Quality Team Members Collaborate with vocational services peers to support and guide the community employment goals of supported individuals. Learn and become proficient in the skills of varied professions to support team members in assisting individual in skill develop. Be flexible, reliable and consistent in supporting the vocational service team to assist individuals in obtaining and maintaining employment Gather and exchange industry based information to ensure a dynamic pool of skills and abilities to support individuals with new employment opportunities. Positively mentoring and guiding new vocational services team members in learning the skills required for successful job coaching supports. Financial Excellence Accurately track and document the attendance patterns of individual supported in community based employment. Track and document caseload requirements to include updating and transitioning supported individuals to other vocational services team members. Track and manage employer stakeholder information and communicate regularly to establish employment opportunities. Track and document financial expenditures to include mileage and vehicle usage to ensure fiscal responsibility. Track and report wage differentiations to ensure accurate documentation of Federal and State wage requirements. Ensure effective and efficient use of time and opportunities to maximize employment supports. Complete and submit required documentation accurate and on time Other duties as assigned   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Shift Days   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://TheArcNorthernChesapeakeRegion.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles -- None found --

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