Job Coach

Center for Human Services - Missouri; Sedalia (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-industry benefits

Job summary

Center for Human Services (CHS) in Sedalia, Missouri, is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to support individuals with disabilities within employment services. You will help participants access community-based employment settings, build independence, and maintain high-quality documentation.

The role emphasizes person-centered approaches, coordination of transportation, training, and collaboration with co-workers and employers to ensure successful job placements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of work experience or more.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in employment settings to achieve independence and success.
• Seek opportunities in various employment settings to demonstrate independence and advocate for self.
• Support integration by coordinating transportation and workplace interactions with coworkers and patrons.
• Ensure documentation is completed within required timeframes and participate in trainings and meetings.
• Communicate professionally and foster a positive work culture.

Skills

Accountability

Attention to detail

Compassion and kindness

Courtesy and friendliness

Professional communication

Time management

Organizational

Respectful communications

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pettis County

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!

Full-time

Sedalia, MO

Pettis County

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

• 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 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 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 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
• Learning-focused
• Organized
• Person-centered
• Policy-supportive
• 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 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

SHIFTS:

FT 35 Hours a week Various

BENEFITS

CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.

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 at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.