About This Position

CRJ wants you to join our growing team of compassionate and dependable Shared Living Job Coaches to support the wonderful individuals we serve! 
This is a full time 40 hours/week, non-exempt position that will be working in our Athol, MA location.

This is a fantastic opportunity to receive valuable training to not only start your career, but also to advance it.
CRJ offers opportunities for tremendous career advancement and professional development. 

 

Duties & Responsibilities:

Implement activities of Daily Living, Individual Service Plan Objectives and Skills Development Plans. Involve individuals in social/recreational activities including: Socialization and community integration Development of meaningful interpersonal skills Development of habilitation skills Placement transitioning Transportation and access of public transportation Role Modeling Leisure and recreation Developing pre-vocational skills Job search-support Development of cooking (if applicable), budgeting and shopping skills Involve individuals in Functional Skill Development Development of communication skills Personal hygiene and cleanliness of living area Provides job coaching, career development and pre-vocational support services including teaching and training specific to each individual’s needs. Promotes a high quality of living in all areas including medication administration (if applicable), meal preparation, housekeeping, personal hygiene and leisure/recreation. Provides transportation of individuals to job sites, volunteer activities, scheduled appointments (if applicable), or social activities. Complete weekly schedule based on the supported individual, record weekly progress notes based on the weekly schedule, note any behaviors for the individual supported Tracks ISP data and progress on all identified areas of need. Ensures the safety of the individuals and public (refer to skills plan regarding community/supervision of the supported individual). Models’ appropriate behavior for the supported individual Provides Shared Living Provider with 30 hour per week coverage and supervision of the individual Assist supported individual with obtaining a volunteer/job Assist support individual with school/educational goal(s) (if applicable) Assists the supported individual with their job/volunteer responsibilities/duties and provides proper supervision during this time.

 

Job Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED First Aid, CPR, PAC, Participation in Medication Administration (if applicable); Fire Safety, Human Rights, Skills Development Plan specific to the individual(s); OSHA, HIPPA and Sexual Harassment Have background in Human Services with strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills Have previous experience in supervising/supporting individuals Individual is required to meet safe driver guidelines as established by employer’s insurance carrier