Job Coach
Horticultural Therapy and Training Program
Casa Colina / Career Development Center
http://www.casacolina.org/
Exciting and dynamic position offered in the nation’s leading
Horticultural Therapy and Training Program. Best of what horticulture
has to offer in addition to the opportunity to serve a wide range of
people with disabilities. Full time (and possible part-time position)
available for Job Coach to support and train people with disabilities in
diverse horticultural settings: Landscape Maintenance, Nursery
Production, Public and Demonstration Gardens, and more.
General Description:
The position of Job Coach is responsible for directing and training
individuals with disabilities at horticulture job sites; to provide
intensive task related training on the job. Job Coach attitudes and
actions also impact the way client, co-workers, supervisors and
employers interact with one another. The Job Coach is utilized in
maintaining a professional and supportive work environment for all
persons involved.
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
Job Coach will be responsible for leading and training crews of people
with a wide range of disabilities, performing evaluation and preparation
of work environments, working with rehabilitation staff in assessing and
addressing clients work performance and behaviors, communicating with
case managers, writing weekly progress notes regarding each individuals
goals and participation in program, developing and implementing
instruction plans for clients at horticulture work sites, maintaining
on-the-job records and other relevant data, following up with employers
and customers on client as well as job performance, meeting with and
informing Horticulture Program Coordinator and Case Manager on a weekly
basis regarding client and program needs, transporting clients to
worksites, operating and maintaining passenger vehicles and
horticultural equipment, and further duties as assigned by Horticulture
Program Coordinator.
Summary of Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Job Coach must possess a desire to work with people with disabilities,
be able to communicate effectively with a variety of people, be able to
develop and sustain employment opportunities, show tact, maturity,
perseverance and organization, demonstrate knowledge of horticulture,
nursery skills, and landscaping, acquire and demonstrate knowledge of
client rights in the areas of confidentiality, informed consent,
intervention procedures and regulations of Title 17 and Title 2,
advocate for all workers in creating and maintaining relations in the
best interests of the client.
Summary of Minimum Qualifications:
Job Coach must possess sufficient education, training, and work
experience to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the
position; have a valid California Driver’s License, with no more than
one moving violation in the previous three years, and no convictions for
Driving Under the Influence of intoxicants or Reckless Driving during
the previous three years; be capable of safely performing functions
indigenous to the position, including routine or repeated and extended
periods of standing, walking, physical exertion, climbing ladders,
reaching, operating in confined or uncomfortable environs, lifting and
carrying loads; and using tools and equipment. It is the policy of Casa
Colina to provide reasonable accommodation. (Refer to C2-200 Employment
Policies and Procedures). Note: Employment is contingent on
successfully completing a post offer physical and the ability to present
documented evidence of the right to work and remain in the United
States.
This Description is a Summary Version Only.
Please request a full Job Description as well as general information
about the
Casa Colina Horticultural Therapy and Training Program
from Anne Lumsdun, Program Secretary by calling (909) 596-7733 x 2245
or writing to
Casa Colina Horticultural Therapy and Training Program
2850 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91769-6001
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