Chrysalis is a company that provides a variety of support services for at-risk adults and/or juveniles with intellectual disabilities.  These individuals may also have a variety of medical issues.  This position requires the ability to work in stress-filled and safety-sensitive environments, make crucial decisions in regards to the care and treatment of at-risk individuals, and possess the ability to communicate those decisions effectively to the individual’s team.

Workplace Foundation Coach works with their employed clients at the job site and are available as a utility job coach when needed by the employment team. The job coach will establish relationships with employers and assist/train the individuals on required job duties as well as functions independently within the constraints of Chrysalis’ policies and procedures to assure individuals receive the highest quality of customized services possible. Pay for this position is $15.00-$17.75 an hour.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate effectively with the individual’s employment team and employerPunctuality and regular/consistent attendance at the worksite are required and the employee must be able to ensure proper oversight of individuals and their worksite schedules and facilitate successful employment outcomesStay awake, responsive, and communicate effectively to the individuals Follows and applies coaching techniques that promote individual independence in the workplaceBuild professional relationships with employers  Teach individuals daily living skills as it relates to the jobCreate opportunities for people to increase quality of life in their work environmentSupport the individual’s choices through Discovery and implement Person Centered Plans (PCSP) and goalsComplete necessary administrative tasks and documentation within established time framesComplete and document all that is required by Chrysalis and the State such as employment records and performanceSupports problem solving processes by coaching the employer and individual while assessing performance.  Renegotiate as needed with an employerPerform other related duties or projects as assigned by supervisor

Requirements 

Minimum of least 20 years old Pass and maintain a passable criminal background check and LEIE per state regulationsShould possess the ability to speak, read and write effectively in English

Experience or Education:                              

High school Diploma or GED

Training and Certifications:

Certified through USU in conjunction with USOR/VR as a Workplace Foundation CoachCertified through Complete annual CPR, First Aid, OSHA and SOAR training Complete annual Human Rights, Abuse Neglect, Maltreatment and Exploitation Training Obtain and maintain Food Handler’s Permit Complete T.B. test  Complete any other required training assigned by Chrysalis

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understand policies and follow the Provider Code of Conduct/ Abuse Neglect, Exploitation, Maltreatment Policy according to state standardsExcellent public relations skills working with individuals and employment personnelAbility to work successfully unsupervisedThrough observation, individual interviews and general interactions, identifies individual’s skills, abilities, conditions and contributions to customize the employer relationshipDisplays integrity, trust and follow through in all interactionsFollows established safety practices and procedures to ensure a safe and healthy working environment Works effectively within a team to enhance service delivery while respecting the right to privacy, confidentiality, HIPPA of the individualUnderstand qualification process for Paratransit or other transportation options, be able to train an individual on how to use these servicesMaintains documentation of services provided that clearly and legibly reflects the individualWe are 24-hour business- weekends are required.