MAPs Career Coach: Empower Independence & Growth

Progressive-Directions-Inc.-; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) – Dickson, TN is hiring a full-time MAPs Job Coach to work directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will help participants build skills, independence, and community connections through employment, living skills, and enabling technology. The MAPs Coach supports participants in career development, independent living, and community navigation, with a flexible schedule to meet participant needs.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid unrestricted driver''s license.
• Ability to utilize enabling technology.
• Ability to successfully complete MAPs certifications and training.
• Ability to successfully complete CPR and First Aid certification.
• Ability to successfully complete Medication Administration training when required.
• Ability to complete Relias and other required PDI training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and remote support to MAPs participants based on their individualized goals.
• Help participants work toward goals established throughout Years 1, 2, and 3 of the MAPs program.
• Work with the MAPs Program Director to develop individualized community resource maps.
• Promote participant choice, independence, dignity, respect, self-determination, and quality of life.
• Encourage participants to make informed choices and take an active role in setting their own goals.
• Help participants develop skills rather than simply completing tasks for them.
• Maintain participant safety while encouraging independence and appropriate risk-taking.
• Document services, activities, observations, progress, and participant responses accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Communicate concerns or changes involving participants to the MAPs Program Director.
• Administer medications according to Medication Safety requirements when applicable.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants, families, natural supports, employers, community partners, and other resources.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Follow all PDI policies, procedures, safety requirements, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Technology literacy

Independent work

Documentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) – Dickson, TN is hiring a full-time MAPs Job Coach to work directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will help participants build skills, independence, and community connections through employment, living skills, and enabling technology. The MAPs Coach supports participants in career development, independent living, and community navigation, with a flexible schedule to meet participant needs.