Summer Work Experience Job Coach

Summer Work Experience Job Coach

Temp

Henry County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individualswith intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955.Currently CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities lowincome atrisk 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 Summer Work Experience Job Coach has the primary responsibility to provide the Summer Work Experience (SWE) Interns with the supports he/she needs to successfully complete their employment internship at the host employment site. These supports may include verbal prompts creation of checklists assisting in the completion of paperwork breaking down tasks brainstorming accommodations etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must build rapport with SWE Interns but also with management supervisors and coworkers at host employment sites.
• Prepare analysis of work environment requirements and specific job analysis and teach skills necessary for SWE Interns to meet or exceed performance expectations
• Accurately complete all paperwork in a timely manner while maintaining CARF and funding standards and regulations
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to include active listening
• Ensure host employer needs are being met
• Transport SWE Interns to and from hos employment sites if necessary

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accountability
• Autonomy
• Reliable
• Compassion and Kindness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Respect the rights of individuals
• Meeting Standards
• Personal Accountability
• Respect for others
• Respect for procedures

COMPETENCIES

• Accurate listening
• Attitude towards others
• Being able to relate to others
• Flexible with scheduling and priorities
• Mentorfocused
• Personcentered
• Personal accountability
• Reliable Respect for policies
• Team Builder

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Must provide proof of valid drivers license and personal valid vehicle insurance.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experienced working with individuals with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation and or training settings is desirable

SHIFTS:Temp Up to 30 hrs. per week

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability please contact us atorask for HR.