Empowering Employment Coach & Liaison

Mount Rogers; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Rogers Community Services in Wytheville, VA is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide training and support to individuals with disabilities, helping them maintain integrated employment. The role serves as a liaison between the person and the employer to arrange necessary supports for successful on-the-job performance.

Responsibilities include delivering job skills training, coordinating with employers, documenting progress, and ensuring tasks meet standards.

Qualifications

• One-year experience working with persons with various disabilities is desirable.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Provide job skills training and ongoing supports to complete tasks and develop workplace skills.
• Educate employer and coworkers on supervision, training, and support for the individual.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the employer to address problems and needs.
• Ensure work meets employer specifications and adheres to quality standards and timelines.
• Facilitate development of natural supports to build positive working relationships.
• Complete daily documentation of progress notes and reports accurately and timely.
• Provide input into the development of the person-centered plan.
• Willingness to work after-hours and/or on weekends as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Project a professional image when interfacing with the community.
• Adaptable and able to handle frequent shifts in direction.
• Basic computer skills including keyboarding.
• Able to work independently and within a team to achieve results.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Basic computer skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mount Rogers Community Services in Wytheville, VA is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide training and support to individuals with disabilities, helping them maintain integrated employment. The role serves as a liaison between the person and the employer to arrange necessary supports for successful on-the-job performance.

Responsibilities include delivering job skills training, coordinating with employers, documenting progress, and ensuring tasks meet standards.