Job Coach/DSP

Company Description Success Unlimited Inc. is a community-based organization dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence and meaningful participation in work and daily life. The organization partners with local employers, service agencies, and families to create inclusive opportunities tailored to each person’s strengths and goals. Team members are encouraged to build respectful, trusting relationships with the people they support while promoting self-advocacy and choice. Success Unlimited Inc. values collaboration, integrity, and person-centered services, offering staff ongoing training and a supportive work environment.Role Description The Job Coach/Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a part-time, on-site role located in Grand Forks, ND. In this position, the Job Coach/DSP supports individuals with disabilities at their workplaces and in the community, helping them learn job tasks, build work-related skills, and maintain successful employment. Daily responsibilities include providing one-on-one job coaching, modeling and teaching appropriate work behaviors, assisting with problem-solving on the job, and helping individuals communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers. The role also involves documenting progress, following individual support plans, ensuring safety and adherence to workplace policies, and collaborating with employers and case managers. The Job Coach/DSP is expected to foster independence, encourage self-confidence, and promote inclusion in all settings.Qualifications Ability to provide respectful, person-centered support, including patience, empathy, and strong interpersonal skills.Effective communication skills, including clear verbal and written communication and active listening.Basic organizational and time-management skills to support multiple individuals and job sites.Capacity to observe, coach, and provide constructive feedback to help individuals learn and retain job tasks.Reliability in following service plans, documenting activities, and maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.Comfort working as part of a team with employers, families, and other support professionals.High school diploma or equivalent required; additional education or training in human services, rehabilitation, or related fields is a plus.Ability to pass required background checks and any applicable licensing or training requirements.Physical ability to perform on-site support duties, including standing, walking, and assisting individuals as needed.Prior experience in direct support, job coaching, or working with individuals with disabilities is preferred but not required.