Mental Health Support Services- Employment Assistant/Job Coach (part-time) (4:30pm-10pm)

About the Role

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct training, supports, and advocates for adults with intellectual disabilities in group supported employment in a group/enclave setting.
• Provides job training, documentation, and monitoring of individuals working within a group employment setting.
• Provides on-site job coaching; partners with job site supervisors to resolve problems and works with partnering businesses to meet the needs of the employer and support the group to complete all assigned tasks.
• Assists consumers in performing job duties as required.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community businesses and other community partners.
• May transport consumers to and from job sites.
• Maintains and prepares a variety of consumer records and reports (e.g., behavior, accident, consumer progress).

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; college coursework in psychology, education, social work, or human services preferred.
• One year of experience working with individuals with disabilities; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a community setting preferred.
• Experience in a supported employment setting preferred.
• Experience with an electronic health records system preferred.
• Experience with data collection preferred.
• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
• Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check, and education/degree verification required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of work environments such as manufacturing, service, or trades.
• Ability to learn supportive counseling and instructional techniques.
• Ability to supervise consumers in work settings and assist with physically demanding work.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of supported employment, training techniques, and behavioral supports preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office preferred.

Schedule

Up to 28 hours/week; Monday - Friday; 4:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Pay

$21.99 - $29.67 Hourly

Note: Position open until filled (first review to begin August 10, 2026). This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.