Job Coach

Buckelew Programs helps people in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa counties with mental health, addiction, and related behavioral health challenges lead healthier, more independent lives, strengthening families and communities in the process. Founded in 1970, Buckelew Programs provides a wide range of services for nearly 10,000 adults and children each year. Buckelew Employment Services (BES) is a vocational rehabilitation program designed to assist people with behavioral health challenges to work in the community as independently as possible. Our training services have proven helpful for people who have never worked, who are uncertain about returning to work, and/or who wish to improve particular skills before seeking new employment. 

The Job Coach works primarily with adults who have a diagnosed mental illness, who are consumers of Department of Rehabilitation services and/or are in the County's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services system of care, and who have expressed a desire to work. The Job Coach works with clients individually and possibly in groups, to engage them in the process of obtaining and maintaining employment, including assisting clients at work sites in the community. 

Duties will include, but are not limited to, becoming familiar with client work site(s), work assignment(s), work flow and routine according to each work site’s needs, requirement, and requests. Conducting task analyses and assessing accommodations that may be appropriate for each individual client. Assisting persons with psychiatric disability at work sites to learn the requirements of the job(s), perform to employers' standards and to become comfortable with the work. Completing monthly progress reports and any other documentation in compliance with agency procedure manual. Participating in vocational program planning by contributing feedback, ideas and suggestions. 

Required Qualifications Include:  

High school is diploma required. One year recent and/or relevant working experience with persons with disabilities, preferably mental illness, or related field desired. Good computer skills, accompanied by strong verbal and written communication skills.  

Ability to work autonomously with focused direction, advocate for team approach, utilize strong organizational skills, project appropriate confidence, listen well, problem solve in on-the-spot situations, remain calm and reassuring in unexpected situations. Spanish speaking desirable. Ability to work in an independent , organized, calm and reassuring manner using good boundaries and good judgment; to be reliable, dependable and flexible; and to accept supervision, suggestions and feedback. Must have an interest in working with persons with mental and/or behavioral health disabilities. Must be able to work within all the rules, regulations and polices that govern agency compliance. Applicants must have valid California drivers’ license with an insurable driving record, use of own vehicle (mileage will be reimbursed). 

Capable of the following intermittent activities: stretching, bending, kneeling, twisting, squatting, reaching above and below the shoulder, pushing, pulling, grasping, and lifting up to 40 pounds. Job frequently requires sitting, handling objects with hands and the use of fine motor skills. Often operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. Job consistently requires standing, walking, reaching, talking and hearing. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. 

ABOUT THIS POSITION: This is a relief position with no guarantee of specific hours. Shifts available are typically up to 4 hours and are Monday through Friday during the day/early evening.

AA/EOE