Job Coach- Lincoln

Hands of Heartland•Lincoln, NE

6d•$18

About The Position

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states. Hands of Heartland is looking for dependable and compassionate individuals who are bilingual in Spanish and already understand or willing to learn American Sign Language (ASL) to provide job coaching to people with developmental disabilities in Lincoln, NE. What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of job settings to ensure they have meaningful employment. As a Job Coach you will assist individuals on the job and communicate with employers in a professional manner. Collaborate with employer to create natural supports on the job. Support the individual with training. Advocate for the individual on work related issues.

Requirements

Bilingual in Spanish and already know or willing to learn American Sign Language (ASL).
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be able to pass all background checks.
Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred although not required.

Responsibilities

Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of job settings to ensure they have meaningful employment.
Assist individuals on the job
Communicate with employers in a professional manner.
Collaborate with employer to create natural supports on the job.
Support the individual with training.
Advocate for the individual on work related issues.