Job Coach

Company: Polara Health
Location: Prescott Valley
Posted on: June 18, 2022

Job Description:

Full-time position (40 hours weekly)We Value Our Employees By Offering:

Medical, Dental, Life, and Health Care Benefits (FT)
Up to 3 weeks of paid/sick time off plus 10 Holidays per year (FT)

Polara Health, Serving on the front-lines of mental health treatment in Yavapai County since 1966, Polara Health (formerly West Yavapai Guidance Clinic) is uniquely positioned to improve access for people in need of high quality and affordable holistic care. We are a beacon of hope, help and healing for over 7,000 individual and families and 1,300 children annually. Focused on addressing the whole person through a client centered approach, we offer holistic, transformative services that are tailored to address the unique needs of each client, address the social determinants of health and ensure coordination of care with loved ones and other integrated service providers. GENERAL SUMMARY: Functions as a member of the Vocational Services Team to assist individuals with disabilities to enter or re-enter the work force. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides job coaching and training to VR eligible clients in community employment settings.
Contacts community employers for the purpose of job development.
Provides consultations and support to employers.
Coordinates Vocational Services with CSP, the Community, Rehabilitation Services, Administration (RSA) and other employment related agencies.
Provides follow-up support to employed clients and their employers per state regulations.
Works with and educates clients and their family members regarding the impact of employment on their income and entitlements.
Maintains client records, reports and billing for (RSA) services.
Provides classroom training to increase client work-readiness activities.
Completes referral process for clients, who are identified as appropriate for RSA services.
Completes monthly billing for services provided under RSA contract.
Provides day-to-day supervision of other members of Vocational Services Team.
Responsible for the production and distribution of lunches to Polara Health Facilities under the direction of the Food Services Supervisor
Ensuring WAT Kitchen trainees are abiding by Arizona Department of Health Food Safety Laws and Procedures as well as providing on-the-job training specific to clients' individual goals
Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:Minimum Education: HS Diploma or G.E.D.Minimum Work Experience: Minimum 4 years of related education or experience preferred.This position is considered Safety-Sensitive by Polara health. EOE/Non-smoking facility. Pre-employment drug screening/background check required. ** All candidates must be able to obtain a DPS Fingerprint Clearance card. It is the policy of Polara Health not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff and termination. PH further agrees to take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunities. PI182349152

Keywords: Polara Health, Prescott Valley , Job Coach, Other , Prescott Valley, Arizona