Job Coach

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Kirksville, MO

1d•$18 - $18

About The Position

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low-income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy! POSITION SUMMARY The Job Coach supports the CHS mission by providing outstanding support and services to individuals receiving services through the Employment Services Department while empowering them to achieve their highest level of independence through high-quality and diverse services and support.

Requirements

Accountability
Attention to detail
Compassion and kindness
Courtesy and friendliness
Ethical behavior and decision making
Initiative
Organizational
Positivity with a collaborative attitude
Professional and courteous communication
Stress management
Time management with ability to meet documentation expectations and deadlines
Welcoming attitude
Able to follow directions
Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
Capable of passing required trainings, including (but not limited to) CPR/First Aid.
Computer, and electronic communication literate
Learning-focused
Organized
Person-centered
Policy-supportive
Respectful and professional in communications
Responsible and reliable
Team builder
High School diploma or equivalent
Consistent work experience equal to or greater than one year.
Valid driver’s license
Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle
Must have reliable form of communication
Ability to satisfactorily complete mandatory (paid) trainings to include CPR/First Aid

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Support Individuals by assisting them in an employment setting (both as an employee as well as at a Community-Based Assessment site, etc.) by providing the support needed for the individual to achieve the highest level of independent success.
Empower Individuals by seeking opportunities in various employment settings where they can demonstrate independence, complete assigned tasks without assistance (when possible), and advocate for his/herself when needed.
Integrate Individuals in their employment settings by assisting in developing natural supports, coordination of transportation, and appropriate workplace interactions with co-workers and patrons of said employer.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance by completing all required documentation to standard within the timeframes established by both the Center for Human Services, as well as our respective funding sources. Additionally, job coaches will actively participate in training and meetings, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, satisfactory attendance, and accountability.
Strengthen Positive Work Culture by participating in effective, courteous, and professional communication; showing kindness and patience to individuals and co-workers, demonstrating respect and responsibility in daily work, and practicing advocacy and encouragement in all aspects of employment.