Job Coach

Job Coach

Parttime

Kirksville MO

Adair County

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individualswith intellectual and developmental disabilities since 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 Job Coach supports the CHS mission by providing outstanding support and services to individuals receiving services through the Employment Services Department while empowering them to achieve their highest level of independence through highquality and diverse services and support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Job Coach you will:

• Support Individuals by assisting them in an employment setting (both as an employee as well as at a CommunityBased Assessment site etc. by providing the support needed for the individual to achieve the highest level of independent success.
• Empower Individuals by seeking opportunities in various employment settings where they can demonstrate independence complete assigned tasks without assistance (when possible) and advocate for his/herself when needed.
• Integrate Individuals in their employment settings by assisting in developing natural supports coordination of transportation and appropriate workplace interactions with coworkers and patrons of said employer.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance by completing all required documentation to standard within the timeframes established by both the Center for Human Services as well as our respective funding sources. Additionally job coaches will actively participate in training and meetings demonstrating professionalism reliability satisfactory attendance and accountability.
• Strengthen Positive Work Culture by participating in effective courteous and professional communication; showing kindness and patience to individuals and coworkers demonstrating respect and responsibility in daily work and practicing advocacy and encouragement in all aspects of employment.

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions and meet physical requirements.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Compassion and kindness
• Courtesy and friendliness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Initiative
• Organizational
• Positivity with a collaborative attitude
• Professional and courteous communication
• Stress management
• Time management with ability to meet documentation expectations and deadlines
• Welcoming attitude

COMPETENCIES

Able to follow directions

• Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
• Capable of passing required trainings including (but not limited to) CPR/First Aid.
• Computer and electronic communication literate
• Learningfocused
• Organized
• Personcentered
• Policysupportive
• Respectful and professional in communications
• Responsible and reliable
• Team builder

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Consistent work experience equal to or greater than one year.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable licensed and insured vehicle
• Must have reliable form of communication
• Ability to satisfactorily complete mandatory (paid) trainings to include CPR/First Aid

SHIFTS:PTI <19 hrs. per week) Various

BENEFITS:CHS offers bestinindustry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details

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.

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