Direct Care Aide (Job Coach)

About the role

This is entry-level professional work developing, implementing, and monitoring community employment programs and positive behavior supports for persons with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and monitors community employment programs and positive behavior supports for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Promotes informed choice, self-determination and active participation throughout the inclusion process in order to facilitate a person's strengths, talents and interests.
• Willing to learn best practices in community integration and Employment First from intake to fading of paid supports to natural supports.
• Documents on what degree of supports are needed, what type of supports are needed (paid or natural) along with what type of relationships are being established per event.
• This is in direct correlation to an individual's chosen Missouri Outcome(s).
• Demonstrates patience and compassion and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits ability to think quickly and act calmly in an emergency.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills.
• Communicates clearly and effectively.
• Possesses strong listening skills.
• Possesses physical stamina required to help individuals move around.

Requirements

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess/maintain a valid Missouri drivers' license and as necessary, drive during the day or night, in rural, highway, or metro conditions to transport individuals to a variety of locations for appointments and community integration events.

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule.

Contact: Kirsten Morton
Phone: 660-831-3059