Job Coach
About The Position
The Job Coach supports the Center for Human Services (CHS) mission by providing services to individuals in the Employment Services Department and empowering them to achieve independence through high-quality, diverse support. The role provides assistance in employment settings, including community-based assessment sites, while helping individuals succeed as independently as possible. Job Coaches help individuals identify opportunities to demonstrate independence, complete tasks, and self-advocate. They support integration into workplaces by developing natural supports, coordinating transportation, and encouraging appropriate interactions with coworkers and patrons. The role also requires timely, accurate documentation, participation in required training and meetings, and professional, dependable conduct. Job Coaches contribute to a positive work culture through courteous communication, patience, respect, advocacy, and encouragement. This is a full-time role in Pettis County, Sedalia, Missouri, with varied shifts and a schedule of 35 hours per week. The listed pay is $18.25 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least one year of consistent work experience.
- Valid driver's license.
- Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle.
- Reliable form of communication.
- Ability to complete mandatory paid training, including CPR/First Aid.
- Ability to follow directions and document electronically in proprietary systems.
- Computer and electronic communication literacy.
- Ability to meet documentation expectations and deadlines.
- Required skills include accountability, attention to detail, compassion, courtesy, ethical decision-making, initiative, organization, a collaborative attitude, professional communication, stress management, time management, and reliability.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in employment settings and at community-based assessment sites, providing support to help them achieve the highest possible level of independent success.
- Seek employment opportunities where individuals can demonstrate independence, complete assigned tasks with minimal assistance when possible, and advocate for themselves.
- Help individuals integrate into employment settings by developing natural supports, coordinating transportation, and supporting appropriate workplace interactions with coworkers and patrons.
- Complete required documentation to established standards and within deadlines set by CHS and funding sources.
- Participate in training and meetings, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, satisfactory attendance, and accountability.
- Contribute to a positive work culture through courteous communication, kindness, patience, respect, responsibility, advocacy, and encouragement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
