Job Coach - San Diego

WorkFirst provides one-on-one, customized employment support services. We identify each person’s talents, interests, goals and abilities in order to support him or her to find a job that can be fulfilling long-term. 

To be successful member of our team, you will be tenacious, outgoing and love working with people. You will have a desire to learn and believe strongly in diversity and that anything is possible.

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Basic Responsibilities:

• Instructs program participants to facilitate learning and skill development of specific job duties.  Gradually decreases direct assistance so participant can work independently
• Assists participant in developing natural supports in and out of the work place so participant can function independently
• Ensures the communication and documentation of daily case notes
• Assists in the development of job sites, coordinating public relations, and community interaction 
• Develops and implements specific task analysis for work related skills as needed
• Assists in the assessment process, the development implementation, and documentation of the Individual Habilitation Component (IHC)    
• Ensures effective working relationships with participants, their family members, referral agencies, community resources, Easterseals staff members, and employers

Qualifications:

• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, with all levels of staff and the general public
• Ability to obtain fingerprint/abuse index clearance from Community Care Licensing, if program requires.  
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination.
• Ability to travel locally, reliable transportation, proof of valid California driver’s license, proper auto insurance, and vehicle registration