MAPs Job Coach: Empower Independence & Community

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

Job summary

Progressive Directions, Inc. in Dickson, Tennessee, is hiring a full-time MAPs Job Coach to work directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role focuses on helping participants build skills, confidence, and independence to work, live more autonomously, and engage in technology-enabled activities in their community. The MAPs Coach will provide on-site and remote support, develop individualized goals, and coordinate with the MAPs Program Director to create community

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid unrestricted driver's license.
• Ability to complete MAPs certifications and training, Relias training, CPR and First Aid, and Medication Administration training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and remote support to MAPs participants based on their individualized goals.
• Help participants work toward goals established throughout Years 1–3 of the MAPs program.
• Develop individualized community resource maps with the MAPs Program Director.
• 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

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Documentation skills

Independent work

Reliability & attendance

Organization skills

Self-determination support

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Relias training

Job description

Progressive Directions, Inc. in Dickson, Tennessee, is hiring a full-time MAPs Job Coach to work directly with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The role focuses on helping participants build skills, confidence, and independence to work, live more autonomously, and engage in technology-enabled activities in their community. The MAPs Coach will provide on-site and remote support, develop individualized goals, and coordinate with the MAPs Program Director to create community