Position Summary

Here it is! Looking for a flexible position, that assists young people in fulfilling their dreams?? Come join our 3D/ICM team! Whether you’re just starting your career, and/or recently retired, and still wanting to work part time, and make a difference in the lives of others, then we’re looking for you!

The U of A-Pulaski Technical College’s 3D Program, along with their partnership with Independent Case Management, offers young adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) post-secondary education and employment preparation, through its unique certificate programs. The 3D program promotes and assists in life and technical skill development in the areas of culinary arts, hospitality, and baking.

The ICM/3D Job Coach will provide weekly employment supports during 2nd/3rd year student’s on-the-job externship(s), including supervision, monitoring, and onsite task assistance during the student’s culinary externship, and potential post-graduate employment. This position works directly with the 3D student weekly, along with business owners/managers in the local community, and is a vital part of the success of the 3D student’s culinary goals, as well as, the UAPTC-3D program.

Work Schedule

Position is generally 15-20 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Hours and days will vary to accommodate the needs of the programs. Weekends may occasionally be required.

Qualifications/Specifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Will consider additional experience in lieu of degree.
• Experience: Six months to 1-year experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred. Experience working in an educational setting, in an ADDT program, and/or a culinary program is helpful. Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance required. Must obtain Arkansas Job Coach Certification prior to beginning work.
• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Ability to perform tasks efficiently. Able to type and use computer efficiently. Able to operate various office equipment such as copier, multi-line phone system, and fax machine.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be able to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, clients, and customers in an effective manner exhibiting tact, enthusiasm, and patience.
• Must be a self-motivator with ability to take ownership of job responsibilities. Must have strong organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to work with mentally, emotionally, or socially impaired individuals.
• Essential Physical Requirements: Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and the ability to perform job related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Critical Cognitive Abilities: Demonstrated communication, organization, and time management skills. Demonstrated problem solving and planning skills.
• Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to respond to staff, customer, and client needs in a timely manner by interpreting verbal and nonverbal expressions.
• Other: Understands the mission and vision of Independent Case Management. Operates within the concept of client focused care. Must be an effective team member. Must adhere to dress code, good grooming, personal hygiene habits, and attendance policies. Maintains knowledge and conforms to ICM policies and procedures.

Primary Duties

Key Relationships

Professionalism

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)