Adult Disability Support & Employment Specialist

Bucks County Intermediate Unit; Doylestown Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide on-site support to adults with disabilities in employment and community settings, helping individuals develop job skills and integrate into the community.

This full-time role emphasizes reliable attendance, accommodations at the work site, communication with participants and teams, and documenting progress, with training requirements like ODP Orientation and ACRE within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with disabilities or in supportive roles.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with community sites.

Responsibilities

• Regular attendance and reliable on-site presence.
• Provide on-site employment support to assist the individual in performing their work duties.
• Provide accommodations and adaptations to work site in order to facilitate client independence.
• Apply effective, sensitive communication skills to build rapport with participants and staff.
• Maintain accurate data regarding individual progress toward goals (hours worked, performance).
• Utilize and assess client preferences, skills, aptitudes, and strengths to identify employment opportunities.
• Provide practice for employment preparation and job retention skills on the work site.
• Accompany clients on the job search/interview process.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Communication skills

Initiative

Relationship building

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

ODP Orientation Course

ACRE training

Job description

The Bucks County Intermediate Unit seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide on-site support to adults with disabilities in employment and community settings, helping individuals develop job skills and integrate into the community.

This full-time role emphasizes reliable attendance, accommodations at the work site, communication with participants and teams, and documenting progress, with training requirements like ODP Orientation and ACRE within set timelines.