Job Coach
Job No:
JOBCO77123
Location:
Abbotsford
Community Living Society
About Us
The Community Living Society (CLS) is an innovative, non-profit organization dedicated to serving people with developmental disabilities. We have been serving individuals with special needs since 1978 to live full, productive and meaningful lives. This service philosophy gives the Community Living Society the opportunity to be a leader in providing innovative, quality residential and vocational services, which allow people to reach their greatest potential. We have over 500 employees and serve over 400 individuals throughout the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.
About the Opportunity
Job Coaches specialize in assisting individuals with disabilities to learn and accurately carry out job duties. They provide one on one training tailored to the needs of the employee while acting as a consultant to the employer and their staff. Job coaches help support individuals to become proficient and independent in their job duties.
As a Job Coach with the Employment Development Service, you will work closely with the Employment Development Coordinators in Abbotsford. Duties will include assisting applicants in successfully learning and maintaining their new job, thinking outside of the box, being creative with teaching techniques and fade out procedures. In this role you will also be responsible for ongoing administration regarding the applicant/employee, employer and the Employment Development Service.
Additionally, you will be responsible for training of advocacy, disabilities awareness building, job adaptations, social support, problem solving, and the development of natural supports.
Responsibilities:
- Develop effective job coaching and employment plans
- Communicate with supported individuals to understand their goals and ambitions
- Assist supported individuals to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals
- Assess the strengths of the supported individuals and assist them in using their strengths effectively
- Provide coaching in effective job search techniques
- Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities
- Monitor and evaluate progress of clients
- Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports
Requirements:
- Teaching, guiding and coaching skills
- Experience using social media (Facebook, Twitter, Indeed)
- Working knowledge of MS Office and ability to learn new computer programs as necessary
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization and problem-solving ability
- Respect to diversity
- Ability to inspire and motivate
- Some knowledge of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
- High school diploma; post- secondary education in the areas of support worker training or life skills instruction is preferred
- Class 5 Driver’s License
Position #1: Permanent Full Time
Hours:
- Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Wage: External Candidates: $21.25 per hour | Internal Candidates: Base Rate + $1.00
We at Community Living Society celebrate and embrace diversity as an integral part of our organization. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to be an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment for both our employees and supported individuals alike, ensuring everyone feels valued and respected.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.