Job Coach

THE ARC OF THE OZARKS • Springfield, MO

19d • $22

About The Position

Positions starting at $21.50 per hour! Are you interested in joining a rewarding non-profit career field with opportunities to make a difference in your community? The Arc invites you to join our team of value-driven and independent professionals. Help us fulfill our mission to support individuals with disabilities in enhancing the quality of their lives! Bring Your Experience to The Arc! Experience-based wages are available for those whose background is above and beyond the position's requirements. What is this job all about? The Job Coach’s primary job is to assist individuals with disabilities in maintaining employment. This role includes supporting the individual through work samples (called community-based assessments) in area businesses, assisting to connect the individual with community resources, assisting with transportation planning/ bus training, assisting with building and maintaining prevocational (soft) skills, and ongoing coaching and retention support once they have accepted a job offer of their choosing. The Job Coach will also be responsible for facilitating supports the individual needs at the worksite. This support can be provided one-on-one or in a group setting with up to 6 individuals. This does not replace the training offered by the business, but some individuals need additional support with developing work relationships, setting a routine, meeting timelines, and ensuring quality. If we didn’t get your attention yet - The Arc of the Ozarks also offers competitive pay and benefits. A Job Coach is both a mentor and a coach. In this position you will be working hands-on with our clients to provide guidance and suggestions to empower them to be successfully employed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in Human Services or Employment field preferred but not required.
• Valid chauffeur’s license with a good driving record. Or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Dependable automobile and current Liability auto insurance.
• Ability to independently lift items weighing up to 50 lbs on at least an intermittent basis.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, stoop and reach overhead.

Responsibilities

• Measuring consumer satisfaction and using results to continuously improve employment services.
• Building relationships with the business community and offering recruitment assistance to meet their hiring needs.
• Assisting in securing appropriate job matches.
• Utilizing a variety of techniques to assist people to be socially included at work.
• Identifying and facilitating the use of supports that are typical in the workplace.
• Using teaching strategies to train and facilitate training with clients.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunities for growth and promotion within the organization.
• Setup for success with paid initial and ongoing training certifications and Professional Development Opportunities (CPR/ First Aid, MANDT verbal and physical de-escalation, Paraclete, Level One Med Aide, etc.) - Requires weekday, daytime availability for at least the first 1-2 weeks to complete necessary trainings for position.
• Mileage reimbursement for travel related to client activities.
• Potential for annual wage increases.
• Retirement Plan – Match up to 4% after one year.

What This Job Offers

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