Job Coach

Black Hills Works Rapid City, SD • Rapid City, SD

453d • $40,893 - $60,528

About The Position

The Job Coach position at Black Hills Works involves assisting individuals with developmental disabilities in developing the necessary work skills to obtain and maintain employment in the community. The role includes providing ongoing support at various employment sites and ensuring the success of individuals in future job opportunities.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Must be insurable and have a safe driving record.
• Graduation from an accredited high school, with preference for college education.
• Experience in working with developmentally disabled adults preferred.
• Must pass a qualifying background check.
• Must have a negative drug test.

Responsibilities

• Uphold standards of work contract at all times, which may include assisting with finding or providing coverage.
• Understand each contract in order to complete quality checks of performance.
• Maintain and model positive and professional working relationships with the person supported, contracts, and other agency employees.
• Provide discretion, good judgment, organizational ability, initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Provide transportation to people supported as needed.
• Possess excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attend meetings and on-going training as assigned.
• Role model the Power of B and Teamwork Principles.
• Consistently model appropriate work skills and hold persons supported to the same expectations.
• Model and teach appropriate interaction with supervisors and co-workers at job location.
• Provide follow up, retraining and support as required to ensure tasks are completed to acceptable quality standards.
• Monitor the person supported's work performance and provide feedback and prompts when needed.
• Ensure safety is being maintained in the work environment at all times.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED