Job Coach- Norfolk

Hands of Heartland, Inc.; Norfolk (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hands of Heartland, Inc. in Norfolk, NE is seeking a dedicated Job Coach to work with adults with developmental disabilities to support meaningful employment.

You will coach individuals on the job, communicate with employers professionally, and collaborate to create natural supports, while advocating for the client and promoting progress toward goals.

This full-time role offers flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends, and requires strong empathy, patience, and reliable documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass all background checks.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with individuals with developmental disabilities in various job settings to ensure meaningful employment.
• Assist individuals on the job and communicate with employers professionally.
• Collaborate with employers to create natural supports on the job; provide training.
• Advocate for individuals on work-related issues.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Flexible

Documentation

Job description

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Job Coach- Norfolk

Full Time Professional Norfolk, NE, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2011

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 in Norfolk, NE.

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: We are hiring for full-time hours with ability to flex hours as some evenings and weekend hours may be required. Shift 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!)

Full-time hours needed.

Ability to work a flexible schedule.

Some evenings and weekends may be required as shift hours are based on the individual's needs.