Job Coach

Johnson County Kansas•Lenexa, KS

13h

About The Position

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on individuals’ abilities, providing choice-driven supports, and advocating alongside people to live and work in the community. JCDS aspires to build a community that promotes, supports, and embraces people of all abilities. The position delivers services within JCDS’s Day & Employment division and serves as a lead for other direct care staff. It coaches and trains individuals in vocational and social skills to support productive community employment. The job also involves documenting progress toward person-centered support plan objectives, communicating with relevant parties, supporting individuals’ medical, physical, or behavioral needs as needed to maintain employment, and transporting individuals when required. The first review of candidates is Tuesday, November 17th, and the posting remains open until filled.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience working in a human services field.
May require a Kansas or Missouri driver’s license, depending on the department or agency.
Must undergo reference and background screening; specified criteria may vary by department or agency.
Education may be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

Coach and train individuals in vocational and social skills to enable productive community employment.
Train individuals on job tasks specific to the employer.
Teach appropriate social interactions with coworkers and supervisors, as well as interpersonal skills.
Evaluate and document individual performance on the job.
Teach individuals how to recognize and respond to abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Maintain documentation, including evaluating and recording progress toward person-centered support plan objectives and other relevant data.
Communicate progress toward plan objectives and other relevant information to appropriate parties.
Communicate with agencies, employers, family members, guardians, case managers, and others as needed, and keep them updated regarding status changes.
Maintain positive business relations with work-site employers and develop future job leads in the business community.
Provide appropriate medical, physical, or behavioral guidance to individuals as needed to maintain employment.
Transport individuals as needed.
Serve as a lead for other direct care staff.