Job Coach

About the role

The Job Coach supports the CHS mission by providing outstanding support and services to individuals receiving services through the Employment Services Department while empowering them to achieve their highest level of independence through high-quality and diverse services and support.

Responsibilities

• Support Individuals by assisting them in an employment setting (both as an employee as well as at a Community-Based Assessment site, etc.) by providing the support needed for the individual to achieve the highest level of independent success.
• Empower Individuals by seeking opportunities in various employment settings where they can demonstrate independence, complete assigned tasks without assistance (when possible), and advocate for themselves when needed.
• Integrate Individuals in their employment settings by assisting in developing natural supports, coordination of transportation, and appropriate workplace interactions with co-workers and patrons of said employer.
• Ensure Regulatory Compliance by completing all required documentation to standard within the timeframes established by both the Center for Human Services, as well as respective funding sources. Additionally, actively participate in training and meetings, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, satisfactory attendance, and accountability.
• Strengthen Positive Work Culture by participating in effective, courteous, and professional communication; showing kindness and patience to individuals and co-workers, demonstrating respect and responsibility in daily work, and practicing advocacy and encouragement in all aspects of employment.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Consistent work experience equal to or greater than one year.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle.
• Must have reliable form of communication.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete mandatory (paid) trainings to include CPR/First Aid.

Skills

• Accountability
• Attention to detail
• Compassion and kindness
• Courtesy and friendliness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Initiative
• Organizational skills
• Positivity with a collaborative attitude
• Professional and courteous communication
• Stress management
• Time management with ability to meet documentation expectations and deadlines
• Welcoming attitude

Competencies

• Able to follow directions
• Able to document electronically in proprietary systems
• Capable of passing required trainings, including (but not limited to) CPR/First Aid
• Computer and electronic communication literate
• Learning-focused
• Organized
• Person-centered
• Policy-supportive
• Respectful and professional in communications
• Responsible and reliable
• Team builder

Physical Requirements

• Ability to help assist an individual to the ground greater than 50 lbs. (an adult human being) regularly, including the ability to safely assist an adult human being to the ground to perform CPR.
• Continuous ability to kneel on hard or other surfaces for extended periods, as per requirements of performing CPR.
• Continuous ability to push and pull 100-125 lbs. of pressure consistently over extended periods as per requirements of performing CPR, as defined by the American Heart Association.
• Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push or pull, sit or stand repetitively and for long intermittent periods.
• Type on a keyboard for extended periods, and view a computer or other electronic screen for intermittent periods.
• Walk and/or stand for extended periods.

Schedule

Part-time, less than 19 hours per week. Shifts vary.

Benefits

CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details.