ABOUT US

Founded in 1958, Favarh helps 350+ people from the Farmington Valley with intellectual and developmental disabilities live as independently as possible. We do this by focusing on three pillars of independent living - 1) productive engagement in the community, 2) offering supported living and residential choices, and 3) teaching people how to live healthy and enriching lives.

THE MISSION

• To Help Each Person Achieve Their Personal Best.

THE VISION

• Our Vision is of a future where each person with an intellectual or developmental disability is living in the community and has the supports needed 1) to be a contributing citizen, 2) to live as independently as possible, and 3) to enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle.

FAVARH'S PROJECT SEARCH

• Favarhs Project SEARCH is a unique, school-to-work transition program for young adults with disabilities. Project SEARCH uses a combination of classroom instruction coupled with workplace internships to prepare individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities for competitive employment.

Position Description:

The Career Coachreports directly to the Site Instructor and is responsible for implementing procedures and individual programs that will enhance opportunities for student internships for Project Search Programs as part of the Favarh Transitional Service Program. Responsible for the on-going support of the Site Instructor in the management of daily operations, service delivery, facility, equipment, transportation, program facility cleanliness, health and safety, and overall implementation of policy and procedures. As well as actively involved in the organization and implementation of project assignments and actively participates with planning special events.

Responsibilities:

• Provides proactive mentorship and guidance to host site staff, substitutes, interns and visitors daily.
• Plan and teach Employment Curriculum.
• Assist students with completion of resumes and portfolios.
• Works directly with host site staff with orientation and training of student interns.
• Job analysis for each internship, securing student internships and the job placements for students at host site and within community.
• Assist with marketing programs and assists with the development of internship opportunities with business liaisons.
• Assists with job development placements for students within host setting and/ or community businesses.
• Monitors student progress at all internship assignments.
• Implements all project search guidelines in accordance with licensing agreement and is a liaison with all project partners.
• Attends Steering Committees and designated meetings as needed.
• Provide technical assistance as needed.
• On-going completion of outcome-based data in accordance with Projects Search Curriculum, Favarh policy and procedures, educational IEP goals and state documentation requirements.
• Participates and supports students at employment meetings as needed.
• Coordinates transportation arrangements and travel training for students.
• Communicate information between management, staff of business/community, and agency regarding program operations.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of experience working in the field of Health, Education, Rehabilitation and/or Residential Services is preferred.

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• A minimum of two years of college education from an accredited college in Special Education and/or Residential Services and/or equivalent experience is preferred.
• PMT, CPR certifications required (we will train)
• Must possess a valid and in good standing State of Connecticut Drivers License for 3 years and clean driving record.

Other:

• Ability to proficiently naviga e through organizational web-based client documentation software system-Therap
• Serves as a model Favarh employee while performing duties and responsibilities and in the presence of students, their families, host site and the Favarh community.
• Employee appearance and behavior should only be perceived by others as appropriate, professional, and serve as an example for others to follow.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule to meet the requirements of Project Search, nights, weekends, and flexible hours.

We Offer

Favarh is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Generous Benefits Package

Full-time (30-40 hours per week)

• Generous Paid Time Off (15 + days), increases annually with tenure
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance - tiered cost structure based on years of service
• Free dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution that increases with tenure up to 12%
• EBHRA Health Reimbursement Plan funded by the employer in the amount of $2,150.
• Professional Development Days

Part-time (under 30 hours per week)

• Free dental and vision
• Paid sick leave per the State guidelines.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution- money put into the Plan increases with tenure up to 12%

Other benefits available to all employees:

• Employee Referral Bonus Program, Discounted Offsite Fitness Membership with Healthtrax and other discounted programs, Comprehensive Training Program, Employee Assistance Program, Internal Advancement Opportunities