DDS- Job Coach (Blackstone Valley, Wrentham, Norfolk Areas)

Company: Open Sky Community Services
Location: Wrentham
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Overview

Seeking Job Coaches for our Wrentham/Norfolk/Blackstone Valley Areas - DAY HOURS

Open Sky Community Services is a human service agency that provides counseling services and treatment options to people diagnosed with a mental illness or developmental disability. The Employment Facilitator (Job Coach) works day hours , Monday-Friday and supports adults with a developmental disability within an Employment Program setting.

The program's focus is to support people to develop meaningful day activities through both employment and community-based day supports. It offers people the opportunity to engage in occasional community based paid work options and/or activities such as, volunteer work, wellness activities, arts and crafts, exercise or other life enriching activities. The focus is to support people to choose, get and keep a job of their choice and/or to develop a valued role in their local community. The individuals who attend these programs may, on occasion, benefit from staff assistance and clinical supports to stay safe and work focused.

Open Sky Community Services agency provides generous time off, starting at 27 days your first year. Open Sky ialso provides various free trainings, yearly salary increases and room for advancement. Our agency is an eligible employer for the public Student Loan forgiveness Program, as well as provides tuition reimbursement and will fully compensate for some certifications, including a CNA certification.

Earn an extra $2,000 in your first year with Open Sky! For a limited time, as a way to shine a light on some of our high need programs and to help support new employees through their first year, Open Sky has created a bonus program! Employees being hired into this position will be eligible for this Sign On/ Stay On Bonus program and receive a $500 bonus ( pro-rated for Part-Time) on a quarterly basis for their first year. This will total up to $2,000!

Responsibilities

Facilitate the choosing, getting, and keeping of community employment or other meaningful occupation for each individual. Facilitate activities that develop of valued community roles and personal relationships Implement all procedures that ensure individual health, safety, and well being. Develop and implement all rehabilitation, recovery, and other service plans. Assist people to access, and/or provide, all needed transportation. Provide flexible program coverage, transportation and support, based on needs.

Qualifications

B.A. preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent and valid driver's license issued a minimum of 3 years ago with a clean driver history required.

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