Job Coach, Social Work, Community Support Services

Job Coach Part-time Marshall, MOSaline County 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 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 high-quality 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 Community-Based 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 co-workers and patrons of said employer.

Ensure Regulatory Compliance by completing all required documentation to standard within the time frames 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 co-workers, 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 attitudeCOMPETENCIESAble 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

Learning-focused

Organized

Person-centered

Policy-supportive

Respectful and professional in communications

Responsible and reliable

Team builderQUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED 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 driver’s license

Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle

Must have reliable form of communication

Ability to satisfactorily complete mandatory (paid) trainings to include CPR/First Aid PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to help assist an individual to the ground greater than 50 lbs. (an adult human being) regularly, including the ability to safely assist an adult human being to the ground to perform CPR Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods, as per requirements of performing CPR Continuous ability to push and pull 100-125 lbs.

of pressure consistently over extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR, as defined by the American Heart Association Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push or pull, sit or stand…