MHSS Employment Assistant/Job Coach (8:30 - 2:00) (part-time
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health -
Social Work
Mental Health, Community Health
Location: Chesterfield Court House
Who We Are
Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. Do you enjoy helping guide others in their career path? Great! We are seeking an Employment Assistant to join Chesterfield Employment Services where we have supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with employment for fifty years!
As an Employment Assistant you will provide training and advocacy to adults with developmental disabilities in their work settings.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED; college coursework in psychology, education, social work or human services preferred; one year of experience in working with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a community setting preferred; experience in a supported employment setting preferred; experience with an electronic health records system preferred;
experience with data collection preferred.
Knowledge of work environments such as manufacturing, service, or trades. Ability to learn supportive counseling and instructional techniques; to supervise consumers in work settings; to assist consumers with physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead, and working in awkward positions without choice or variety;
to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Knowledge of supported employment, training techniques and behavioral supports preferred; proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.
Out-of-state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides direct training, supports and advocates for adults with intellectual disabilities in group supported employment in a group/enclave setting;
- Provides job training, documentation and monitoring of individuals who are working within a group employment setting;
- Provides on-site job coaching; partners with job site supervisor to resolve problems and supports the group to complete all tasks assigned;
- Assists consumers in performing job duties as required;
- Establishes and maintains relationships with community businesses and other community partners;
- May transport consumers to and from job sites;
- Maintains and prepares a variety of consumer records and reports (e.g. behavior, accident, consumer progress); and
- Performs other work as required.
Position open until filled (first review to begin August 3, 2026).
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m.
- 2:00 p.m.
Mental Health Support Services
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