Job Coach - Columbus

State-of-Georgi; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is hiring a Job Coach at West Central Georgia Regional Hospital to support rehabilitation by developing vocational, interpersonal, and independent living skills for individuals receiving mental health services.

The role includes assessing work readiness, assisting with goal development, teaching workplace expectations, providing on-site coaching, monitoring progress, and addressing barriers in coordination with the

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and more than 24 months of job-related training or experience in social/direct care services.
• Experience with individuals with serious mental illness or developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary treatment team is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals participating in work therapy and vocational activities.
• Assess work readiness and help develop employment-related goals.
• Teach workplace expectations and skills; provide on-site coaching.
• Monitor progress and address barriers to participation.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to align activities with treatment goals.

Skills

Social services experience

Direct care services

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!We are the force that drives Georgia!Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!Job Title:Job Coach - ColumbusAgency:Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental DisabilitiesJob Requisition ID:JR0000005091Shift:Day (United States of America)Compensation Details:$40,144.00 - $44,116.80 BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND DEGREEJob Description:Job Title: Job CoachWorkplace: West Central Georgia Regional HospitalJob Summary:The Job Coach position is needed to support the hospital’s rehabilitative mission by providing individuals receiving mental health services with structured opportunities to develop and strengthen vocational, interpersonal, and independent living skills necessary for successful community reintegration.The Job Coach will provide direct support to individuals participating in work therapy and vocational activities, including assessing work readiness, assisting with the development of appropriate employment-related goals, teaching workplace expectations and skills, providing on-site coaching, monitoring progress, and addressing barriers that may interfere with successful participation. The position will also work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary treatment team to ensure vocational activities are consistent with each individual’s treatment goals, abilities, and identified needs.Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision.Preferred qualifications include experience working with individuals with serious mental illness, behavioral health needs, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or other populations requiring vocational or rehabilitative support. Experience providing job coaching, supported employment, vocational rehabilitation, psychosocial rehabilitation, or employment-readiness services is highly desirable.For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/Employment RequirementsTo ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:Drug ScreeningTB EvaluationAnnual Influenza**Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma/GED and more than (24) months of job-related training; or experience providing social or direct care services to groups of special needs individuals in a human service setting; or (12) months of experience at the lower level Client Support Worker 2 or equivalent role.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerThe State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.