Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Schedule

For this specific Job Coaching position, you will be assisting persons with disabilities at their jobs, and must have a minimum six (6) months of experience working with individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities (employment setting preferred but not required).

About PDI :

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with over 45 years of service in Middle Tennessee. We provide meaningful, rewarding work that makes a lasting impact, supported by a compassionate team and strong leadership. We are currently seeking dependable and empathetic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist persons supported in residential settings, promoting independence, inclusion, and dignity. To learn more about PDI, visit https : / / progressivedirections.org.

What We Offer Our Employees : At PDI, we value and support our employees by offering health, dental, and vision insurance to full-time staff, along with paid time off and sick time for both full-time and part-time employees. All team members receive paid training, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and the opportunity to participate in our Employee Referral Program with incentives. We foster a supportive team environment and provide meaningful opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

What does a Job Coach do?

As a Job Coach, you will provide direct support to persons with developmental disabilities to help them succeed in competitive, community-based employment. You’ll work one-on-one to teach job tasks, provide transportation and coaching as needed, and foster skills for long-term success and independence in the workplace.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Learn job tasks and train the person supported to perform them correctly.
• Assist with completing tasks as required.
• Provide on-the-job supervision, gradually reducing support as independence increases.
• Teach job-related and independent living skills, including public transportation use and personal grooming.
• Provide transportation to and from work as needed.
• Advocate for persons supported in the workplace and the community.
• Use sound judgment to address issues, informing the Supported Employment Coordinator (SEC) of significant concerns.
• Maintain written documentation of areas of concern or progress.
• Follow the person-supported work schedule and report to the SEC on a weekly basis.
• Participate in annual work plan meetings.
• Attend required agency training.
• Assist with job search efforts under the direction of the SEC.
• Support person supported with additional services such as Community Integration, Personal Assistance, and Supportive Home Care, as outlined in their Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP).

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Please note : This above is a general summary and is not all-inclusive. Additional duties may be required and assigned based on the needs of the persons supported and the agency.

Requirements :

To be considered for the Job Coach position, all candidates must meet the following requirements :

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