MHSS Employment Assistant (Job Coach/Direct Support Professional)

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking an Employment Assistant to join their Mental Health Support Services. This part-time role involves working with adults with developmental disabilities to provide training and advocacy in employment settings. Candidates should have a high school diploma and experience in related fields. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Chesterfield County values fostering a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Experience in a supported employment setting preferred.
• Knowledge of supported employment, training techniques, and behavioral supports preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct training, supports, and advocates for adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Transports consumers to and from job sites.
• Establishes relationships with community businesses and partners.

Skills

Knowledge of work environments

Supervision

Effective communication

Ability to assist with physical tasks

Education

High school diploma or GED

College coursework in psychology

College coursework in education

College coursework in social work

College coursework in human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MHSS Employment Assistant (Job Coach/Direct Support Professional)

3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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. Do you enjoy helping guide others in their career path? Great! We are seeking an Employment Assistant to join Chesterfield Employment Services where we have supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with employment for fifty years! As an Employment Assistant you will provide training and advocacy to adults with developmental disabilities in their work settings.

Minimum Education And Experience

High school diploma or GED; college coursework in psychology, education, social work or human services preferred; one year of experience in working with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in a supported employment setting preferred; proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred; experience with data collection preferred; experience with an electronic health records system preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of work environments such as manufacturing, service, or trades. Ability to learn supportive counseling and instructional techniques; to supervise consumers in work settings; to assist consumers with physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead, and working in awkward positions without choice or variety; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers. Knowledge of supported employment, training techniques and behavioral supports preferred; skills with providing and documenting person centered supports in an employment setting preferred.

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 the applicant and presented at time of interview. Record must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.

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

Duties

Duties Include But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Provides direct training, supports and advocates for adults with intellectual disabilities in a group supported employment;
• Provides on-site job coaching; partners with job site supervisor to resolve problems and supports the group to complete all tasks assigned;
• Transports consumers to and from job sites;
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community businesses and other community partners;
• Maintains and prepares a variety of consumer records and reports (e.g. behavior, accident, consumer progress) utilizing an electronic health record; and
• Performs other work as required.
  
  

Please note: Position open until filled (first review to begin May 27, 2025).

Shift

28 hours/week; Monday and Tuesday; 7:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.; Wednesday - Friday; schedule varies

Work Location

Mental Health Support Services

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For Information On County Benefits, View Employee Benefits Summary.

01

What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Some High School
• High School/GED
• Some College
• 2 year College degree (Associate's)
• 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
• Master's Degree
  
  

02

How many years of experience do you have providing job training to individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in community businesses? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

03

How many years of experience do you have implementing support plans, behavior support plans and completing documentation? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years
  
  

04

How many years of experience do you have working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 - 10 years
• 10 - 15 years
• More than 15 years
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Government Administration

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