Working Solutions
Job Coaching Services
“Helping people with disabilities achieve a brighter future.”
Mandate
To provide individualized support for people with disabilities facilitating transition to work independently in community
Working Solutions Disclosure Form Working Solutions Referral Form
Please Fill out form then email to Working Solutions or fax to 250 770 2295
Services
Values
Work Builds:
- Self-respect and respect for others
- Ability to cope with stress
- Self Esteem and purpose
- A positive attitude
- Sense of accomplishment
- Work helps to expand your social network
- Work improves financial independence and wellness
- Work provides a sense of purpose and a focus
Population Served:
Those living in Penticton and surrounding area with:
- A dual diagnosis or concurrent disorder
- A diagnosed mental illness
- Chronic physical illness
- Cognitive and Developmental Disabilities
- Any person with a disability considering entering the workforce
Services Provided:
- Individualized service
- Work in collaboration with the vocational or therapeutic team
- Hands on training, monitoring and support of clients on the work site
- Provide documentation and progress report evaluations as per learning outcome
- Provide task analysis and continuous evaluations as learning tools for the client
- Coaching is based on learning needs and style of the client
- Money management and budgeting can be provided
- Building employability skills
- Assisting people with coping and illness management on the job
- Assisting people attain their vocational goals
Service Rates:
- $30 per hour rate for: Qualified Job Coach
- $50 per hour rate for: Placement in Transition to Employment/ Place and Train options in Consumer Run Business
- Travel Rates will be at current government “per kilometer” rates
- Administration charges are included in per/hr rates
Qualifications:
- All Job Coaches are peers
- Successfully completed Job Coach Training Level 1 or Level 2
- Current First Aid, WHMIS, Food Safe
- Current Criminal Check
- Have extensive work experience and employability skills
- Must be proficient with computers including word processing, email and excel programs
- Experience working in a supportive role with disabled persons
- Preferred post-secondary education an asset
- Licensed drivers