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Lanakila Pacific is one of Hawaii's largest non-profit organizations and we help build independence for thousands of people living challenged lives. We are a family of programs and services that enable adults with disabilities, ranging from cognitive, physical and age-related challenges, to reach their goals and potential, while building independence and promoting community inclusion. Our organization serves and benefits over 2,000 people annually, right here in our own community.
Lanakila Pacific supports the hiring of individuals with cognitive, physical, social or age-related challenges. We strongly encourage individuals with challenges or disabilities to apply.
Position Overview
Job coaches are individuals who specialize in assisting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities to learn and accurately carry out job duties. Through structured intervention techniques, the job coach assists the employee in learning to perform job tasks to the employer's specifications and to learn the interpersonal skills necessary to be accepted as a worker at the job site and in related community contacts. In addition to job-site training, job coaching includes related assessment, job development, counseling, disability awareness building, job accommodations, social support, problem-solving, advocacy, travel training and the development of natural supports needed to maintain employment. The position supports the work of Employment Specialists and Skills Trainers in employment programs and Workforce Resources.
Key Support Responsibilities
Position Specific Duties:
Communicate with clients to understand their vocational goals and ambition
Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively
Work with the Employment Specialist to develop effective 1:1 job coaching and employment plans
Prepare individuals with disabilities for job interviewing
Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
Understands the participant's essential job tasks and teaches tasks in manageable components based on the participant's best mode of learning and capabilities
Provides on-the-job support and assistance to participant(s), demonstrating and reinforcing, as needed, skills learned with the objective of ensuring their success in their specific work setting and evaluate progress of clients
Reports to supervisor any changes observed in participant's behavior, general condition, and employment status in a timely manner
Evaluate and document the participant's progress and challenges in the appropriate file, through progress notes and reports, by established deadlines
Help in the development of motivation and skills
Assist individuals with disabilities in developing social and life skills
Consult with Employment Specialist and Vocational Rehabilitation Manager to identify and advise employers on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
Demonstrate Lanakila Pacific's values of teamwork, excellence, achievement, motivation and Lanakila in all personal interactions with others
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA:
Required:
Education: Associates Degree, preferably in psychology, social or human services, education, vocational rehabilitation, or in another field from an accredited college or university OR High School Diploma or equivalent with 5 years of related work experience.
Experience: A minimum of one year of progressively responsible work experience teaching, coaching or facilitating, and working with individuals with a variety of disabilities or similar populations.
Clearance/Certification: Must maintain the following clearances/certification: 1) annual TB clearance; 2) current First Aid Certification; 3) annual CPR certification; 4) annual Criminal Background check; 5) annual Child Protective Service check; 6) annual Adult Protective Service check and criminal history checks/Fingerprinting.
Valid driver's license and clean driving abstract with access to an insured vehicle.
If you are interested in learning more about these positions, please check out our website http://www.lanakilapacific.org/employment and complete our online application.
Lanakila Pacific is an equal opportunity employer.
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