An employee in this position would be responsible for supporting individuals with disabilities with their basic living, job and social skills while integrating them into the community to the best of their ability. DSP will work to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life. Job Coach’s will work to train individuals to a level of accomplishment and productivity resulting in job independence.

Essential Functions:

Under the direction and supervision of the Residential/Employment Coordinator the duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Performing      and assisting people with basic living and employment skills as specified      in plans.
2. Assisting      people with personal cares as specified in service plans. (N/A for Job      Coaches)
3. Assisting      individuals with maintaining a clean, safe and orderly living and working      environment.
4. Assisting      and maintaining an individual’s schedule as needed.
5. Providing      transportation as assigned.
6. Reporting      all incidences of Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation.
7. Working      as part of a team by demonstrating Agency values: Dependability,      Adaptability, Professionalism and Teamwork.
8. Utilizing      a positive interaction style, treating people with respect and honoring      choices.
9. Maintaining      confidentiality of all people receiving services and protecting the      confidentiality of their health information.
10. Administering      medications, insulin and tubing feeding as assigned and certified.
11. Encouraging      menu planning and meal choices that follow recommended dietary guidelines      and healthy choices. (N/A for Job Coaches)
12. Participating      in staff training, in-service and team meetings.
13. Assisting      people with finances, budgeting, balancing checkbooks and documenting      purchases as assigned. (N/A for Job Coaches)
14. Collecting      data to monitor or make progress towards personal objectives.
15. Performing      all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. 17 years or older and a student in good standing.
2. A high school diploma or GED.
3. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
4. A driving record that makes you insurable.
5. Must complete a successful background check

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Ability to communicate effectively.
2. Ability to be honest, reliable, dependable and professional at all times.
3. Ability to respond to people receiving services with dignity and respect.
4. Ability to make sound, rational judgments regarding people receiving services.
5. Ability to train and teach techniques utilized for people with disabilities.
6. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.