Job Coach-IDC

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

Provide training and support to individuals with disabilities to maintain and enhance integrated community employment. Serve as a liaison between the individual and the employer to facilitate the necessary supports for the individual to become a successful employee.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Maximum of Eight)

• Provide job skills training and on-going supports to include completion of assigned job tasks, appropriate workplace social skills, problem solving, job adaptations, and other job- related skills.
• Educate employer and co-workers in the supervision, training, communication, and support of the individual. Analyze job duties and break down into manageable tasks to facilitate learning. Identify possible learning barriers and determine most suitable training method for work tasks.
• Maintain ongoing communication with the employer to address problems, concerns, or needs that may arise.
• Assure that work performed by the individual adheres to employer’s specifications. Monitor quality of individual’s work to ensure it adheres to company’s standards and all tasks are completed within acceptable time frames.
• Facilitate development of natural supports for individuals receiving services to build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, supervisor, and customers.
• Complete daily documentation of progress notes and other reports in an accurate, timely and professional manner.
• Provide input into the development of the individual person-centered plan
• Must be willing to work after-hours and/or on weekends, as required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to project a professional image while interfacing with the community
• Adaptable/flexible – enjoy doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Basic computer skills to include keyboarding
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision AND must be able to work in a team environment and produce results in conjunction with fellow team members.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• One-year successful experience working with persons with various disabilities to include developmental disabilities, mental health issues, and substance use disorders desired
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record

Mount Rogers Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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