Job Coach (Dsp)

Together, Making a Difference

Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate for a Job Coach in our Community Work Program with Opportunity Services!

As a job coach, you will spend your day supporting OS job crews at local businesses; helping them grow and achieve their goals. Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one throughout the organization. We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!

No Nights or Weekends!

Hours and Benefits of the Job Coach:

• The minimum pay rate for this position is $18.00/hour. Education and experience are also considered when extending offers.

• Monday

• Friday: Approx. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

• No Nights or Weekends required!

• Full Time Position Benefits also include:

• Medical

• 100% of employee premiums paid by employer. Family coverage is also available.

• Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance

• 9 Paid Holidays

• Paid Time Off

• Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance (we pay $500 towards your student loans every 6 months!)

• Retirement Savings Bonus

• Employer Contribution to a Dependent Care FSA

• Opportunities for Advancement

Responsibilities of the Job Coach:

• Provide job coaching to consumers in a community employment setting.

• Provide supervision and assistance during breaks at the job site.

• Community Integration/engagement: staff are responsible for the interaction of the work team with the work community and population at large.

• The use of behavior modification principles: Assist in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement and the use of alternative communication strategies.

• Communicate professionally with assigned job site supervisors and work positively and encourage consumer teams.

• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.

• Perform any additional duties as assigned by Supervisor/Manager.

• Attend all required and requested staff meetings and training.

• Assist in the transportation of consumers to and from the work site using OS vehicles and follow agency transportation policies

Candidate Requirements:

• Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs

• High School Diploma

• Ability to obtain DOT certification

• Clean driving record

• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders

Position also known as: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Personal Care Assistant (PCA), and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)