MHSS Employment Assistant/Job Coach
MHSS Employment Assistant/Job Coach – Chesterfield Employment Services
Mental Health Support Services
Hourly Rate: $21.03 - $24.70
Deadline: 11:59 p.m. December 22, 2024
Chesterfield County Government is seeking an Employment Assistant to provide direct training, support, and advocacy to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in a group employment environment. This position will be expected to assist with physically demanding tasks, including but not limited to heavy lifting, walking up and down stairs, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, bending, and reaching overhead. Functions include assessment, job site training, quality checking work to contract standards, documentation in an electronic health record system, monitoring and support. Additionally, there is a strong customer service component that is needed. This position will work with community businesses to satisfy their contract needs, families, and other programs to ensure coordination of services. Perform other work as required.
Successful candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED; college coursework in human services preferred; at least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities in community-based employment, although experience working in community settings providing other services will be considered; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of systematic instruction techniques and behavioral intervention strategies necessary. This position involves the ability to oversee individuals that provide cleaning services in their work setting. Current valid driver’s license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
This position is considered Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A Chesterfield County application is required and must be submitted online by deadline. Visit chesterfield.gov/careers to view instructions and to complete and submit an application. (804) 748-1551.
An Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion