Description

Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS) offers best-in-class, person-centered programs and resources to transform lives. Building on our 125-year history, we are here to help individuals and families of all faiths live to their full potential. Guided by Jewish values, we are a welcoming community, and our experienced professionals bring integrity and compassion to their work in the fields of aging and older adults, career counseling, dentistry, mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and need-based support services. We serve thousands of individuals annually regardless of age, race, religion, national origin or ability to pay.

Working At JF&CS

At JF&CS, we hold these values close to our heart: Commitment and integrity, compassion and respect, innovation and collaboration, professionalism, and responsiveness to diverse needs. Guided by Jewish values, and voted a Top Workplace for 2022 by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, we are a welcoming community of professionals passionate about making a difference in the community. For testimonials from staff on what it’s like being part of the JF&CS family, you can visit our Careers page.

Benefits

Up to 20 days paid time off per year
Paid holidays
Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
401(k) savings plan with employer matching
Paid Parental Leave

JF&CS is now seeking a full-time Supported Employment Job Coach.

Purpose

The Supported Employment Job Coach provides on-site job coaching and individualized training that supports individuals with disabilities or employment barriers in learning job tasks, adjusting to the workplace, and developing the skills necessary for long-term success and independence in their roles.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Provide weekly on-site job coaching and training tailored to the individual’s needs.
Workplace Integration helps clients adjust to their work environment, offering ongoing support to both the employee and employer. Ensure reasonable accommodation is provided when needed.
Ongoing Support & Monitoring follow up regularly with clients and employers to monitor progress, address challenges, and provide support to ensure job success. Offer strategies to resolve workplace issues.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date case notes records of clients’ progress, service provided, and employment outcomes.
Collaboration works closely with other professionals such as staff from JFCS, employers, families, and people in the community.
Advocacy advocates for clients within the workplace to promote inclusion and fair treatment. Educate employers about the benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities and assist in fostering an inclusive work environment.
Conduct weekly job site visits to ensure that clients are receiving adequate support and successfully transitioning into their work environments.
Meet with clients regularly to discuss their job performance, address any areas of concern, and implement strategies for improvement.
Address client and employer concerns by identifying issues, implementing effective solutions, and following up to ensure resolution.
Attend Individualized Service Plan (ISP) meetings to provide updates on client progress, challenges, and areas of need.
Manage a minimum caseload of 20 clients, ensuring personalized and effective support for each client.
Support clients in making employer connections by assisting with job applications and facilitating opportunities to learn about available positions in the community within 30 days of program entry.
Provide individualized follow-up support to help clients maintain long-term employment, including addressing challenges or changes in job requirements.
Offer in-person support during the first month of a new job to ensure a successful transition, with continued weekly check-ins after the client stabilizes in their role.
Provide education and ongoing support to employers, as needed, including negotiating reasonable job accommodation and maintaining regular follow-up communication with both the employer and the client.
Actively participate in weekly and monthly team meetings, including ISP meetings, to provide progress updates and contribute to the collaborative care of clients.
Spend 100% of work hours in the community, building relationships with employers and managers, and engaging with clients in community-based settings to promote job opportunities and retention.
Build strong, trust-based relationships with clients to identify their strengths and interests, which can contribute to successful job placements and long-term employment success.
Ensure that all client case notes is submitted accurately and electronically via Therap within 24 hours of service delivery.
Complete and submit a monthly mileage log by the last day of each month to ensure accurate reimbursement and record-keeping.
Attend weekly internal Supported Employment staff meetings and monthly JFCS all -staff meetings to ensure alignment and communication across teams.
Participate in all relevant Supported Employment training courses, such as ACRE, CBTAC, Relias, and other professional development opportunities, to enhance skills and knowledge.
Proactive advocate with extensive experience working with diverse client populations, promoting cultural competency, fostering inclusivity, and ensuring equitable access to resources and services to empower individuals and achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Prior experience working with people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of labor market trends in a range of occupational fields (professional, skilled, semi-skilled, and industrial)
Knowledge of job readiness skills and job development strategies.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Computer Skills; Therap, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Data entry.
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, run, listen, smell, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and far vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position requires 100% travel to varies location
This position requires a combination of office-based work, on site visits to employers.
Work in various weather conditions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Rehabilitation counseling, Education, or related field (master’s preferred) required.
Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) is Required.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities required.

Candidates who are selected for employment must successfully complete a pre-employment background screening as well as a pre-employment drug screening. Employment will be contingent upon the satisfactory completion of both the background check and the drug screening. Additionally, if applicable, tuberculosis testing (TB) and fingerprinting may also be required.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace our employees' unique qualities, which fuel interest, innovation, and business success. As an EEO employer, JF&CS will engage in interactive dialogue regarding any accommodation requested based on medical or religious considerations.

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