Direct Support Professional - Job Coach

Responsibilities

• Provide the crew with the support, instruction and assistance necessary to develop skills and fulfill the contract agreement (1 on 1, Hotel setting)
• Fulfill small group and competitive employment/contractual agreements with community businesses and companies; as well as job finding and development opportunities through Waiver/OVR service
• Be a positive role model to others by demonstrating professionalism when interacting with the members of the Citizen Care Workforce and company employees
• Communicate in a timely and effective manner between the crew members and the Employment Services Manager/Competitive Integrated Employment Manager
• Problem solve by evaluating situations as they develop and propose a Plan of Action to resolve the issue
• Treating people with dignity and respect
• Encouraging personal discovery, development, and enhancing self-esteem
• Promoting independence in all aspects of a person’s life
• Encouraging each person to understand, exercise, and protect their rights and the rights of others
• Helping each person to identify, realize and celebrate their hopes and dreams
• Encouraging each person to make choices whenever possible
• Reporting to work as scheduled, which may include working at other facilities, houses, apartments or as specified on holidays/snow days, and mandatory overtime

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• A valid Pennsylvania, Ohio or West Virginia driver’s license
• Two (2) years experience in the field of Human Services
• One (1) year experience with job training preferred
• Must be dependable and be able to work a flexible schedule
• Must be able to work independently

Benefits

• Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
• Wellness Days (2 per year)
• Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Optional 401(k) with Employer match

Pay

Minimum Compensation USD $19.00/Yr.

Schedule

40 hours / week; 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM