What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skills Coach (Project Search) position at Heritage Christian Services?
Overview
Working under the overall direction of the Coordinator of Prevocational Services, the skills coach will support people with disabilities in pursuing their employment and community involvement goals in accordance with the following responsibilities. Supports the mission, vision, and values of Heritage Christian Services, Inc.
Pay for this position: $20/ hr
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above range represents the organization's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- Minimum of High School diploma or equivalency; college experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license that is in compliance with Heritage Christian Services’ motor vehicle record standards, and reliable transportation to and from work
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and work independently
- Experience with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- The ability to effectively communicate with people with intellectual disabilities to support their growth and development
- The ability to communicate with community business persons to facilitate relationships and optimize unpaid work experiences
- The ability to adapt to a variety of work environments
- Ability to effectively use technology to complete required documentation, communicate with team members, and facilitate learning.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Physical ability to be mobile and/or walking and standing for extended periods of time, including both indoors and outdoors, with or without reasonable accommodation
Our Commitment to Equity and Justice
We believe that people are entitled to dignity, respect, equity and justice. We champion a society that removes barriers. We reject racism and discrimination of any kind. We protest systemic and political inequities that marginalize people, recognizing that there is a history of structural racism in the United States. We will continue to learn and change to achieve justice. We know that strength comes from unity.
Salary : $20