Job Coach Federal Worksites

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Job Coach provides employment support to employees with disabilities at a military installation. Employees in this job class assist employees in maintaining hygiene, attendance, communication, working with customers, getting along with supervisors, leads and co-workers and performing their job to the best of their ability. This job requires knowledge of working with employees with disabilities and the ability to assist employees during their work day in performing their job tasks to meet the customer / contract needs with accommodations as necessary.

TYPICAL DUTIES : 1.

• Monitors and teaches employees with disabilities skills to help them succeed in their job. Supports employees by answering questions and providing direction to them throughout their work shift.

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8. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS :

High School Diploma or GED

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED :

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and / or contract requirements :

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance :

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Work is performed at a variety of locations on a military base, many of which are not accessible to people with limited mobility because of uneven terrain, lack of ramps and / or elevators and inaccessible facilities. Employees may be exposed to chemicals, dust, noise from equipment and depending on external weather conditions, wind, rain, heat and cold. Work is performed days, evenings and weekends and requires frequent travel around the base. Employees will work with clients / employees with behavioral challenges.

DISCLAIMER :

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

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