Peer Job Coach

Job Type: Part Time ; Non-exempt

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 2:30 pm (flex time available as needed)

25 hours per week

Compensation: $17.50 to $18.00, depending on experience

At COMHAR, our mission is to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives.

The Transitional/Supported Employment Job Coach is responsible for training and supporting Open Door Clubhouse members working Transitional/Supported Employment Placements (TEP/SEP) for COMHAR, Inc. and throughout Philadelphia. The Job Coach is required to work at the multiple sites of COMHAR, Inc and Philadelphia where members are employed. The Job Coach will observe and inspect the work of the members working in these placements at the job site and will offer guidance and support as necessary. The Job Coach will then advise Clubhouse Placement Manager and Clubhouse Director of that member's strengths and any challenges that may need to be addressed in counseling and training the member.

Summary: The TEP Team Coach will effectively carry out the following responsibilities in working with Clubhouse members, people experiencing the disabling effects of mental illness.

• Staff transmit to members a vision of their potential that is not restricted by disability but is based on needs and aspirations common to all people. This vision is balanced by an understanding, acceptance, empathy, and support regarding the limitations, impediments, and suffering of the disability.
• To lead in encouraging and empowering of the Clubhouse members in a manner that prepares them for permanent work.
• The Job Coach will have the capability and flexibility of handling and juggling the multiplicity of activities and demands occurring at the various job sites.
• The Job Coach will convey a vibrant energy that attracts members and enables both staff and members to do lots of things well.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Work collaboratively with Placement Managers and the Clubhouse Director in managing placement with COMHAR, Inc and other employers.
• Work side-by-side with members in the Work-Ordered Day prior to their TE/SE experience, in a manner that establishes a rapport of trust. Provide support and assistance to working members as needed.
• Provide coverage for member absences on TEP.
• Obtain weekly progress reports from site supervisors as applicable.
• Report all issues/ challenges relative to the placement to the Placement Managers and Clubhouse Director.
• Participate in the Clubhouse Meetings and Programs as scheduled.
• Maintain health and safety standards as required by regulating agencies, and COMHAR, Inc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

TRAINING AND SUPERVISION

• Complete of a 12-hour orientation on psych rehab and Clubhouse model offered by certified trainers to be completed within 1 year of hire or start-up of program.
• Complete at least 18 hours of training per year with at least 12 hours specifically focused on psych rehab/Clubhouse.
• Participate in and complete all CBH mandatory in-services.
• Keep supervisor informed of all potential problematic situations/ concerns/ issues.
• Keep supervisor and team members informed about individuals' strengths, accomplishments, and obstacles.
• Meet with supervisor face to face at least twice a month for individual Supervision
• Previous work experience working with individuals with Mental Illness.
• Be aware of and follow COMHAR policies and procedures including those regarding confidentiality, HIPPA, compliance, personnel policies, etc.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PART TIME JOB COACH POSITION:

• Previous work experience working with individuals with mental health related Illness
• Be aware of and follow COMHAR policies and procedures including those regarding confidentiality, HIPPA, compliance, personnel policies, etc.
• Valid driver's license
• Microsoft Office (ex. Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams)

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.