Job Coach
$37,960–$37,960 year
On-siteKirksville, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Support individuals in employment settings by providing necessary assistance to achieve independent success and advocate for their self-advocacy. Empower clients to demonstrate independence and complete assigned tasks while integrating them into workplaces through natural support development and transportation coordination. Ensure regulatory compliance by completing all required documentation within established timeframes and actively participating in training and meetings. Maintain a positive work culture through professional, courteous communication with individuals and co-workers, demonstrating kindness, patience, and respect in daily interactions.
Required Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Consistent work experience equal to or greater than one year
- 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
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred
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