Job Coach

Johnson County Kansas•Lenexa, KS

7d•$23 - $31

About The Position

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is seeking a Job Coach for its Day & Employment division. JCDS serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on individuals’ abilities, providing choice-driven supports, and advocating alongside people as they live and work in the community. The organization aspires to build a community that promotes, supports, and embraces people of all abilities. The role involves coaching and training individuals in vocational and social skills to support productive community employment. It also includes maintaining records of progress toward person-centered support plan objectives, communicating with agencies, employers, families, guardians, case managers, and others, providing medical, physical, or behavioral guidance as needed, and transporting individuals when necessary. Employees may also be called upon to assist other departments during a declared emergency.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Two years of experience working in a human services field.
A Kansas or Missouri driver’s license may be required, depending on the department or agency.
Must undergo reference and background screening.

Responsibilities

Coach and train individuals on vocational and social skills that support productive community employment.
Train individuals on job tasks specific to an employer.
Teach appropriate social interactions with coworkers and supervisors, as well as interpersonal skills.
Evaluate individuals’ performance on the job.
Teach individuals how to recognize and respond to abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Evaluate and document individual progress toward person-centered support plan objectives, communicate progress, and record other related data.
Communicate with agencies, employers, families, guardians, case managers, and others as needed, and keep relevant parties updated about status changes.
Maintain positive business relations with worksite employers and develop future job leads in the business community.
Provide appropriate medical, physical, or behavioral guidance to individuals as needed to maintain employment.
Transport individuals as needed.
Assist other departments in a declared emergency situation when called upon.