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Description
Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Job Coach in Cookeville, TN. The Job Coach uses best practices and technology within a community-based employment setting. The Job Coach will supervise and train individuals with developmental disabilities on how to acquire the skills needed to perform specific tasks, work routines, and personal life activities that are critical to successful employment.
Responsibilities
Teach individuals independent job skills, requirements utilizing job task analysis, job specific supports, including assistive technology and personal assistance
Work side-by-side with individuals at the job site, analyzing the job requirements and breaking it into manageable components that can be taught to the individual
Build a support network between the individual and community members
Communicate individual’s progress to the employer and support people, including family, residential staff, and other professionals
Accurately complete all documentation
Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years’ full-time work experience in employment or related field
Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record
Ability to analyze a job and break it into manageable components
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in a crisis situation
Ability to present ideas and factual data in a clear concise manner
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals
Ability to read and write English
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.