Jawonio · 1 day ago
Job Coach/Developer
Jawonio Inc - NEW CITY, NY 10956
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$19.50/hr - $19.50/hr
1+ years expJawonio is focused on assisting individuals with disabilities and those who are economically disadvantaged by providing employment opportunities. The Job Coach/Developer will seek out job opportunities, provide career development services, and liaise with employers to ensure the needs of both individuals and businesses are met.
EducationMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Provides Job Exploration Counseling to participants. Educates about the world of work, exploring job descriptions and what the necessary steps are in: education, experience and training to reach goals. Explains the job market for various industries and positions to participants
Pursues potential job opportunities suitable for individuals within the program utilizing a variety of platforms and business outreach
Connects with current business partners and creates new potential business relationships. Engages with employers to learn about their business, what they do, and what needs exist within their company or organization. Liaise with businesses to determine what high need positions they are having difficulty filling
Determines the job specifications for available positions. Identify matching talent within participant talent pool and match talents to job descriptions
May visit job site to determine accessibility for participants/potential employees. Educate businesses regarding available technologies, resources and funding to create an accessible environment
Collects, organizes, and analyzes information about participants through case records, interest inventories, interviews, and professional sources, to appraise their interests, aptitudes, abilities, and personality characteristics for employment planning
Conducts individual and group counseling, covering a full range of job seeking and job performance skills
Carries out various training functions, delivering curricula in person and/or via online platforms
Performs community-based assessments of individuals’ vocational aptitudes
May assist job seekers in developing resumes, completing application forms and sharpening interviewing skills. May provide support during job interviews if needed and appropriate
Provides on-going, person-centered support and counseling, catering to the unique needs of the individual. Employs a myriad of approaches, teaching methods and motivational techniques to assist participants to reach their highest potential and perform to the expectations of the employer
Consistently monitors the work performance of participants through regularly scheduled job site visits and/or tele-practice modalities. Performance evaluation consists of observation, participant self-reporting, and feedback from the employer
Schedules, coordinates and participates in semi-annual case conferences and Life Plan meetings to review individuals’ goals and progress and to assess needs. Recommends additional or alternative services as needed
Completes all mandated documentation requirements for a variety of funding streams/regulating agencies including but not limited to the following:
Logging of hourly/daily service time and purpose
Assessment reports
Case notes and monthly summary notes
Various progress and billing reports
Job placement and Job termination reports
Semi-annual service plans/Staff action plans
Agency-related documentation
Works collaboratively with the Social Security Office, Department of Social Services and other agencies to assist with benefits issue mitigation in the realms of, but not limited to: Public Assistance, Medicaid, SSD and/or SSI
Provides crisis intervention as needed via consultation with therapists, psychiatrists and other professionals to ascertain treatment recommendations and appropriate courses of action
Transport individuals to and from interviews, work or appointments as necessary and appropriate
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university or 1 year of experience working or volunteering with people with disabilities or some equivalent combination
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Knowledge of MS Word processing software; MS Excel spreadsheet software and Precision Care database software
Daily access to an automobile is required
A valid NY State Driver's License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required
Remain current in all agency and funder required trainings
Candidates must be cleared and maintain acceptable record under the NYS OPWDD and OMH mandated criminal background check process
Must be clear and maintain an acceptable record under the Medicaid Fraud & Abuse clearance process
Company
Jawonio
Jawonio is the premiere provider of lifespan services.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.2MKey Investors
New York State
2023-02-15Grant· $2.2M
Leadership Team
Daniel Lukens
Chief OPWDD Officer
Deborah Mayo
Chief Program Officer
Recent News
Morningstar.com
2025-08-19
Governor Kathy Hochul
2023-02-22
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