Community Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Headquartered in Princeton, NJ, Eden is a community-services provider and not-for-profit organization, serving children and adults with autism for over 40 years. Founded in 1975, Eden began as a small, family-oriented school for individuals with autism and today offers classes from pre-K through age 21. In addition, Eden provides services for adults with autism including residential and employment programs, as well as providing clinical and training support for families and professionals.

INTRODUCTION

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Community Job Coach who will provide support, job coaching, and oversight to adults with autism in their community-based employment settings and Eden’s employment centers. The goal is to eventually fade the job coach out and promote independence. The schedule for the position is Monday-Friday 8 : 00 am – 4 : 00 pm. Positions are based out of Hamilton, NJ currently. The pay rate is $20.25 / hour.

There will be 2 weeks of Mandatory, PAID TRAINING 8 : 00 am – 4 : 00 pm for the positions working in Adult Services. The Training covers many topics such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) methods of teaching, Professional Crisis Management (PCM), CPR, and much more!! You must attend the 2 week Training prior to starting the position.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations

• Document the support given to the adult participant while coaching him / her at their work site and / or at Eden’s employment centers.
• Follow daily and weekly activity schedule to meet the therapeutic needs of 1 – 3 participants as assigned.
• Record, update, and maintain data via Therap relating to each participant’s performance on individual teaching and behavior support programs.
• Measure the effectiveness of programs and improvement level of participants.
• Represent Eden in a professional manner at all times while coaching participants within the local community.

Clinical

Communication and Meetings

Transportation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education :

Experience : Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with autism or other developmentally disabled individuals in a vocational or employment setting; valid drivers’ license required with record in good standing.

Physical Requirements :

Specialized Skills and Knowledge

Employee Benefits

Eden offers a comprehensive salary and well-rounded benefits package including medical and dental, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more.

B ackground Check

The qualified candidate must successfully complete a background check, including criminal check and fingerprinting, mandatory drug testing, motor vehicle check, reference checks, and completion of a medical / health physical and Mantoux test.

Required : Resume

Eden is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Eden Autism Services is an E-Verify Employer