Summer Work Experience Job Coach - Full-time / Part-time

Summer Work Experience Job Coach

Temp

Adair County

 

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low-income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Summer Work Experience Job Coach has the primary responsibility to provide the Summer Work Experience (SWE) Interns with the supports he/she needs to successfully complete their employment internship at the host employment site.  These supports may include verbal prompts, creation of checklists, assisting in the completion of paperwork, breaking down tasks, brainstorming accommodations, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must build rapport with SWE Interns but also with management, supervisors, and coworkers at host employment sites.
• Prepare analysis of work environment, requirements and specific job analysis and teach skills necessary for SWE Interns to meet or exceed performance expectations
• Ability to prioritize, plan work independently, receive constructive feedback and apply Employment Services department training into the work place
• Accurately complete all paperwork in a timely manner while maintaining CARF and funding standards and regulations
• Assist SWE interns understanding the value of the summer internship
• Respectful to all SWE Interns
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills to include active listening
• Identify assistive technology or accommodations needed and support SWE Interns in obtaining resources if necessary
• Ensure host employer needs are being met
• Transport SWE Interns to and from hos employment sites if necessary

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Accountability
• Autonomy
• Reliable
• Compassion and Kindness
• Ethical behavior and decision making
• Respect the rights of individuals
• Meeting Standards
• Personal Accountability
• Respect for others
• Respect for procedures

COMPETENCIES

• Able to follow directions
• Accurate listening
• Attitude towards others
• Being able to relate to others
• Flexible with scheduling and priorities
• Mentor-focused
• Person-centered
• Personal accountability
• Reliable Respect for policies
• Team Builder

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experienced working with individuals with disabilities in vocational rehabilitation and or training settings is desirable

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Medical exam and TB Assessment is required prior to hire and again every 5 years
• Background screening to include fingerprinting is required prior to hire and again every 5 years

SHIFTS: Temp 

BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits.

EEO STATEMENT

Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.