MHSS Employment Assistant Job Coach/Chesterfield Employment Services (re-ad 25-00410)

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking an Employment Assistant for Mental Health Support Services, focusing on training and supporting adults with disabilities in various employment settings. This role requires a high school diploma, experience with disabilities, and offers a salary range reflective of similar positions in the region.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in community-based employment.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Pre-employment drug testing and background checks are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct training, support, and advocacy to individuals with disabilities.
• Assist with physically demanding tasks and oversee cleaning services.
• Coordinate with community businesses to fulfill contract needs.

Skills

Knowledge of systematic instruction techniques

Behavioral intervention strategies

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in human services

Job description

MHSS Employment Assistant Job Coach/Chesterfield Employment Services (re-ad 25-00410)

MHSS Employment Assistant Job Coach/Chesterfield Employment Services (re-ad 25-00410)

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Minimum Qualifications

Who We Are

Mental Health Support Services (MHSS) is the provider of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance use disorder services for children and adults in Chesterfield County. We are seeking an Employment Assistant to join Chesterfield Employment Services where we have supported individuals with employment for fifty years. As an Employment Assistant, you will provide direct training, support, and advocacy to adults with intellectual disabilities in different employment settings.

Minimum Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED; college coursework in human services preferred; at least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in community-based employment, although experience working in community settings providing other services will be considered; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of systematic instruction techniques and behavioral intervention strategies necessary.

Additional Requirements

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Record must reflect at least three years of history and dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

Duties

The Employment Assistant will provide direct training, support, and advocacy to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a group employment environment. This position involves the ability to oversee individuals that provide cleaning services in their work setting. This position will be expected to assist with physically demanding tasks including, but not limited to heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, bending, and reaching overhead. Functions include assessment, job site training, quality checking work to contract standards, documentation in an electronic health record system, monitoring and support. Additionally, there is a strong customer service component that is needed. This position will work with community businesses to satisfy their contract needs, families, and other programs to ensure coordination of services. Perform other work as required.

PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review to begin March 10, 2025). Previous applicants do not need to re-apply. Applications will remain under consideration until position is filled.

Shift

Monday - Friday; 11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary based on need of individuals supported

Work Location

Mental Health Support Services

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services

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