What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Employment Coach position at Kairos Home Care Services?
We are looking for Supported Employment Coaches to join our strong team. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter, punctual, and reliable.
If you are looking for a rewarding career and you have passion and motivation on helping people, this is a unique opportunity, an alternative to an uninspiring boring job.
We are a home and community-based Medicaid waiver provider serving the state of Florida. We commit to impart premium quality care to persons with intellectual and physical disabilities under APD Medicaid Waiver Program. We lead the way in providing living solutions meeting our customers goals. Our clients, together with our dedicated and experienced staff, will flourish in a supported living setting. We do train.
Supported Employment is for individuals with disabilities who may need assistance locating a job and/or with initial job training, beyond what an employer may provide.
Supported Employment Program helps job seekers with intellectual and developmental disabilities find work. The individuals served are paired with a Job Coach who assists them in finding a job and provides on-the-job training once the person is hired.
Each person's needs are accessed and the level of support will vary with each person. The Job Coach remains with the person at the job site working one-on-one with him/her until: the individual develops the skills required to perform the job independently, is comfortable with his/her position, and the employer is satisfied with performance levels. Once the Job Coach is no longer needed, a follow-along Coach is assigned to provide the supports needed to maintain employment, if required.
Our Job Coaches encourage support from the person’s natural environment and provide assistance in a number of areas. Job Coaches have direct service roles providing:
- Employability Skills Training Classes
- Guidance in Career Planning and Job Development
- Facilitation of Social and Work Supports
- Job Analysis
- Job Support and Accommodations
- Employer Consultation
- Access to Transportation Resources
Must meet at a minimum, one of the following requirements:
- Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in education, rehabilitative science, business or a related degree.
- Have an associate’s degree or two years of college from an accredited college or university and have two years of documented direct experience with recipients with developmental disabilities.
- Have one year of college from an accredited college or university and three years of documented direct experience in working with recipients with developmental disabilities.
- Four years of direct professional experience in working with recipients with developmental disabilities may substitute for college on a year for year basis. The provider must hold a high school or GED diploma.
Requirements:
- Level II Background Screening
- Local Background Check
- Reliable Transportation
Must complete all Mandatory Trainings required by APD (Agency for Person with Disabilities from the State of Florida)
- Zero Tolerance
- HIPAA from Train FL
- Direct Care Core Competencies
- HIV/Infection Control – Blood-borne Pathogens
- CPR/First Aid (From American Red Cross, American Heart Association or Health & Safety Institute) CPR online training are not acceptable.
- iConnect Train FL Trainings
- Best Practices in Supported Employment Certificate
- Social Security Incentive Certificate
- Any additional required APD trainings
We are a Central Region APD Provider. We are seeking Direct Support Professionals in Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Polk County, Lake County, Hernando County, Highlands County, and Marion County.
Please call our office if you would like to register with our agency 407-232-6861.
Currently looking for part-time & full-time.
Pay: From $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Salary : $18 - $20
