Independence Coach

Job description

Description Summary: The MAPS Lead’s job function is to set individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on a path to learn skills to help them work, live independently, learn about their neighborhoods, and find hobbies that interest them. This staff will help the individual access tools, technology, and support they need to meet the goals they set for themselves. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: with all agency standards, policies and procedures, assuring quality services are provided. - Will meet and work closely with the Charles Lee Center Coordinator and the individual and their families to write a plan to set goals and milestones for the first year of a three-year service plan. - Meet face to face or virtually with the individual to create a VCRM (Virtual Community Resource Map). Which will include information about jobs, housing, transportation, outings, and other places of interest for the individual. - Teach the individual to use technology (Cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.) to use the VCRM. - Work with the individual to meet a total of 3 or more milestones per year, which could include living and traveling independently, getting support for a job, g...