Employment Specialist (Job Coach)
Opengate, Inc.
Summary
Opengate is an innovative forward-thinking non-profit organization looking to provide extraordinary individuals support with the highest possible quality of life. We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Job Coach, who will play a critical role in making a positive impact on the lives of the people we serve. Being a Job Coach is not just a job – it's a chance to be a positive force in someone's life journey. The Job Coach (Employment Specialist) is responsible for providing direct services, including Job Development, Job Coaching and Case Management. Employment Specialists have responsibilities for record keeping and for other tasks that contribute to the successful maintenance of the agency, as well as any special assignments as directed by their supervisor. This position is located in Carmel, New York which serves Putnam, lower Dutchess and upper Westchester county.
Job description
Essential Job Functions
Job Development
- Assist people receiving support to prepare and send resumes and cover letters as needed.
- Seek out potential employers and visit potential job sites.
- Support people to develop interviews skills.
- Attend interviews with people receiving support.
- Maintain contact with ACCES-VR to update on progress of people receiving support.
- Maintain contact, at least weekly, with people receiving support and, when appropriate, their advocates.
Job Coaching
- Participation in employer's training with person receiving support.
- Provide people receiving support with continued training until job skills have been mastered.
- Travel to work sites to provide services.
- Conflict resolution on behalf of people receiving support.
- Teaching positive work ethics to people receiving support.
- Providing advocacy on behalf of people receiving support.
- Assisting people receiving support with any work-related issues.
Case Management
- Offer support or advice to people receiving support and their circle of support as needed.
- Make referrals for other programs and services, such as counseling services or recreational programs, as appropriate.
- Daily documentation regarding contact and work on behalf of people receiving support.
- Complete monthly ACCES-VR reports.
- Complete phase sheets/individual hours of service documentation.
- Monthly filing of case notes.
Additional Job Duties
- Travel Training: finding methods of transportation, helping clients to learn travel route, travel with them for training if needed.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Participate in professional training as directed.
- Other duties as directed.
Qualifications
- High School diploma
- Valid Driver's License
- Minimum of six months related work experience and/or training in working with special populations (i.e.; ID/DD, TBI, elderly, medically frail).
Physical Requirements
This position is a non-sedentary role; requires frequent standing and walking. Ability to travel to multiple locations to support the employment of people receiving support. Able to lift up to 50 pounds. This position operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Some filing is required, entailing the ability to move files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Requirements
- High School diploma
- Valid Driver's License
- Minimum of six months related work experience and/or training in working with special populations (i.e.; ID/DD, TBI, elderly, medically frail).
Company overview
Opengate, Inc. is a healthcare services company operating in the Health and Human Services sector. The organization focuses on providing essential healthcare and social services to communities, likely specializing in areas such as community health services, patient care coordination, or social support programs. As a healthcare provider, Opengate plays a crucial role in delivering accessible healthcare solutions and support services to individuals and families. The company's operations are centered around improving health outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for the populations they serve through comprehensive service delivery models. While specific details about their service offerings and geographic reach are limited, companies in this sector typically work closely with healthcare systems, government agencies, and community organizations to address diverse healthcare needs. Opengate's commitment to health and human services reflects the growing importance of integrated care approaches that combine medical services with social support systems to create more holistic healthcare solutions for communities.