Chris Kids Atlanta , GA 30301
Posted 2 months ago
Position Summary
The Employment Coach position at The Drop-In Center was created to enhance the Supported Employment and Supported Education Services that the Drop-In Center offers to clients. The Employment Coach is responsible for providing guidance, education, and support to young people as they make decisions that will guide their career and education choices for their future. The Employment Coach serves as the point person on collaborating with external resources to build partnerships with potential employers and prepare young adults with SPMI to not only obtain employment, but also maintain employment as well. The Employment Coach plays a key role on the interdisciplinary team at the Drop-In Center and takes lead on initiatives geared toward enhancing the Supported Employment services offered at The Spot.
Role and Responsibilities
This position provides case management to the participants in the program and the primary duties include but are not limited to the following:
Provide positive role-modeling to consumers
Promote self-esteem
Promote healthy boundaries
Promote good hygiene and appropriate personal appearance among young adults
Reinforce socially acceptable behaviors (ex: manners, eating habits, personal safety)
Teach and reinforce thoughtful decision making
Teach and reinforce professionalism in work tasks and employment
Assessing consumers' history of trauma, strengths, and needs
Administer Ansell Casey Life Skills Assessment (ACLSA)
Aware of ACE score and implications on service planning
Develop goals for and monitor success of clients Individualized Service Plans
Coordinating Services and Collaboration
Make necessary referrals to meet consumer's health, well-being, education, mental health, and employment and future planning needs (i.e., Department of Public Health, Department of Family & Children Services, Georgia Department of Labor, employment staffing agencies, local colleges, and tech schools, etc.)
Facilitate and/or participate in Team Meetings for all consumers.
Collaborate and communicate with other programs in the CHRIS 180 continuum in the provision of services to consumers
Initiate marketing and outreach efforts to highlight Supported Employment/Supported Education Services offered at The Drop In Center
Collaborate and consult with other providers and entities in the provision of best care services to consumers
Monitor the provision of services provided
Specific services to consumers
Meet with consumers on an individual and group basis (can include daily, weekly, and/or monthly for light case management depending on progress in program).
Willingness to work with clients in the community
Evaluate individual progress and communicate such to consumers and other stakeholders
Transport residents to and from service-related activities when needed (mileage reimbursed)
Facilitate life skill activities specific to obtaining and maintaining employment (ex. conflict resolution, resume building, interviewing skills, dressing for success, etc) to improve skills needed to live independently and maintain gainful employment.
Provide emotional support to residents in managing daily living and challenges associated with obtaining/maintaining employment
Communicate with resident advisors, program management, and/or therapist regarding services and needs of residents
Audit resident charts as assigned
Maintain and record receipts
Maintain complete understanding of Accentures Skills to Succeed Learning Exchange and Facebooks Blueprint Program
Assist in developing a detailed training curriculum for both programs in collaboration with The Program Manger
Documentation Requirements
Provide resident updates in Case Notes
Complete Incident Reports as needed prior to shift end
Work collaboratively with Program Manager to ensure DBHDD outcomes and measures are adequately tracked throughout program and reported at the end of each month.
Ensure an organized system of data tracking is in place prior to services being rendered to consumers
Assist in creating dynamic data reports that speak to deliverables outlined in DBHDD standards for funding
Performance and Conduct
Maintain confidentiality of consumer information
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
Follow the CHRIS 180 Code of Ethics
Follow mandated reporting requirements of GA Code
Support and maintain an environment of emotional and physical safety for consumers, staff, and other stakeholders at all times
Demonstrate customer service
Promote positive image of CHRIS 180 programs at all times
Work as a contributing and collaborative team member
Respond to consumer and peer needs in a timely fashion
Answer telephone calls and emails accordingly
Respond to requests for information from stakeholders in a timely fashion
Maintain Personal Information and Training
Attend and participate in staff meetings as scheduled
Attend and participate in required trainings as scheduled
Maintain required certifications
Review, understand and responsible to program policies
Provide documents in a timely fashion to Human Resources
Report changes in status to HR as required by policy
Qualifications/Competencies
3 5 years in field working with homeless young adults/and or life experience with homelessness
Experience working with young adults with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues
Experience working with Supported Employment/Supported Education Programs
Bachelors Degree in related field such as social work, psychology, education counseling is preferred
Experience writing BIRP notes preferred
Experience with billing services to Medicaid strongly preferred
Salary: $40,000.00
Benefits we offer:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
Employee Assistance Program
Flex Spending Account
Health Savings Account
403 (b) plan
Paid Time Off
Schedule:
The Full Time Supported Employment Coach works an average of 80 hours bi-weekly
Occasional requests to work on Saturdays when needed (schedule allows for flexibility of 40 hours per week)
The work schedule requires flexibility to meet the needs of the program and availability on an emergency basis. Primary hours are between 9:00am-6:00pm
Due to schedule or other operations necessities, the organization may transfer an employee to another location or shift, either on a temporary or permanent basis as this position is an employee of CHRIS 180, not the program
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
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