HCBS Employment Services-Job Coach

Job Overview

Full time, primarily 1st shift, rotating weekends/ holidays

The Employment Services - Job Coach is responsible for helping to build meaningful lives for the clients we serve and for enhancing the quality of their lives. This is accomplished through the implementation of person-centered planning, client goals, promoting development of life skills, community integration & self-assuring experiences in a manner consistent with the policies and procedures of Hills and Dales. The Employment Services Personal Assistant provides employment services to the clients of Hills and Dales and-functions independently within the constraints of organizational policy and procedure to assure clients receive the highest quality services possible.

EDUCATION, Experience and TRAINING

1. Free of a conviction or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
2. Eighteen years of age or older.
3. High school diploma or equivalent.
4. Associates degree in Business, Human Services or related field, or a combination of education and experience equivalency preferred.
5. Valid driver's license with proof of insurance, if required.
6. Six months of experience in a formal support provision setting, employment services and/or CNA preferred.
7. Within 6 months of employment must become certified in QBS (if required), CPR/First Aide & maintain these certifications.
8. Continue required on going annual training as identified in the Iowa Administrative Codes
9. Within 6 months of employment complete medication manager certification and maintain such certification.
10. Obtain Certified Employment Specialist Professional (CESP) or equivalent certification and/or pass ACRE accredited training, as identified in the Iowa Administrative Codes.
11. Attain and maintain QBS Certification.