Job Coach- Council Bluffs

Hands of Heartland; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Hands of Heartland is seeking a dependable Job Coach to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in Council Bluffs, IA.

You will support on-the-job training, communicate with employers professionally, and help create natural supports on the job. Hours are flexible, including some evenings and weekends, with starting pay of $18.50/hour and higher rates for CNA license or experience.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass all background checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred although not required. We will train you!

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in various job settings to ensure meaningful employment.
• As a Job Coach you will assist individuals on the job and communicate with employers professionally.
• Collaborate with employers to create natural supports on the job and provide training.
• Advocate for the individual on work-related issues.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Understanding

Compassion

Adaptable

Respectful

Dependable

Sound Judgement

Job description

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Job Coach- Council Bluffs

Part Time Professional Council Bluffs, IA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1991

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.

Hands of Heartland is looking for dependable and compassionate individuals to provide job coaching to people with developmental disabilities inCouncil Bluffs, IA.

What You’ll Do: Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in a variety of job settings to ensure they have meaningful employment. As a Job Coach you will assist individuals on the job and communicate with employers in a professional manner. Collaborate with employer to create natural supports on the job. Support the individual with training. Advocate for the individual on work related issues.

Hours: Flexibility required with availability of days, evenings, and some weekends required. Flexibility is a must as hours are based on the individual's needs.

Skillset Needed for the Job: Ability to work independently in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. Flexible and willing to adapt to change. Know the value of communication. Desire to support people and encourage them to reach goals. Understand the importance of documentation.

Personality Traits: Empathy. Patience. Understanding. Compassion. Adaptable. Respectful. Dependable. Sound Judgement.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be able to pass all background checks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred although not required. We will train you!

Pay: Starting pay is $18.50/hour. We pay more for experience and CNA license. Incentives also available. NEW! We now offer for anyone with an active CNA license to earn CEUs while working as a DSP (thanks to the Nebraska CNA bill we helped champion!)