Lead Job Coach

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC • Sedalia, MO

8d • $19

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 Lead Job Coach supports the Center for Human Services (CHS) mission by delivering individualized employment supports to individuals with disabilities across a variety of employment and community-based settings. In addition to direct service provision, this role supports the onboarding, training, and mentoring of new job coaches. The Lead Job Coach plays an essential leadership role within the Employment Services Department, modeling professionalism, promoting workplace integration, and supporting service delivery that aligns with each person’s plan and level of need. While not a supervisory position, this role serves as a peer mentor and resource.

Requirements

• Ability to promote fading and natural supports
• Basic documentation and electronic recordkeeping
• Clear, respectful, and professional communication
• Effective time and task management
• Flexibility across various community-based work environments
• Leadership and peer mentorship
• Person-centered service delivery
• Supportive and team-oriented attitude
• High school diploma or GED required (associate’s degree preferred)
• Internal Job Coach training completed
• At least 9 months of experience as a Job Coach at CHS or documented completion of 1,400+ hours of employment service-related services.
• Demonstrated skill in mentoring or guiding peers or clients through complex tasks or processes
• Clear understanding of fading plans, professional behavior modeling, and documentation
• Must possess or obtain upon hire: CPR and First Aid certifications within the first 30 days of hire
• ACRE or CESP certification within the first year of position
• Must provide proof of valid driver’s license and personal valid vehicle insurance.
• Travel to job sites and community locations as needed
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and other physical movement
• Must be able to lift 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally
• Occasional prolonged use of a computer or mobile device

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized services across settings by providing direct coaching and support to individuals across a variety of settings including job sites, Community-Based Assessments (CBAs), volunteer roles, classroom-style instruction, mock interviews, and other employment preparation activities. Ensure services are aligned with each person’s goals, Implementation Strategy, and level of need.
• Mentor and support Job Coaches by assisting new job coaches during onboarding and during the first 1–2 days at new job placements. Model effective practices and offer peer coaching on job tasks, natural supports, fading strategies, and workplace dynamics. Provide input to the ESM and Employment Specialist on coach–client compatibility to help ensure effective support matches.
• Provide guidance and input on SOPs by helping ensure consistent implementation and alignment with individual support needs and departmental expectations.
• Promote Natural Supports and Fading by encouraging workplace integration, helping develop natural supports, and gradually reducing reliance on paid job coaching when appropriate. Model respectful and effective workplace interactions.
• Report and Communicate Observations by maintaining open communication with the Employment Specialist or ESM. Share service-related updates, concerns, or feedback to ensure supports remain person-centered and aligned with the individual’s plan.
• Ensure Documentation Accuracy by recording time and services accurately in the agency's data systems and following CHS expectations for timelines and documentation standards.

What This Job Offers

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