DSP - Job Coach - Full-Time

Crossroads, Inc•Muscatine, IA

55d

About The Position

As a Job Coach, you will assist individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in overcoming challenges to sustaining community employment. You will help individuals learn job tasks, create customized strategies to meet employer expectations, assist with communication with employers, and document interactions and supports provided. Working as part of a team, you will help develop goals that support individuals in reaching their potential and becoming as independent as possible. The role promotes inclusion and diversity in the community workforce through professionalism, positivity, and respect. Electronic documentation must be completed within 24 hours of services and must effectively describe the services provided to meet HCBS expectations. Shift times vary according to individuals’ coaching needs and employers’ needs, and may include days, evenings, and weekends.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Reliable transportation.
Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Basic computer skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in sustaining community employment.
Help individuals learn job tasks.
Create customized strategies to meet employers’ expectations.
Assist individuals with communicating with their employers.
Document interactions and supports provided.
Work with a team to develop goals that help individuals reach their potential and become as independent as possible.
Complete electronic documentation within 24 hours of services and describe services provided to meet HCBS expectations.
Promote inclusion and diversity in the community workforce through professionalism, positivity, and respect.