Community-Based Job Support Coach (DSP)

Work Opportunities Unlimited; Windham (ME); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Health and Wellness

Work/life balance

Growth and Development

Job summary

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Windham, ME seeks a DSP/Work & Community Support Specialist to provide on-site job support and coaching to help individuals pursue a preferred lifestyle in their community. You will assist with work participation, volunteer activities, and accompany clients to work sites, with mileage reimbursement in place.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, daytime hours Monday–Friday (part-time option available), basic MS Office skills, and local travel; background

Qualifications

• Experience in high-touch customer service environments.
• Ability to use MS Office and document notes in an electronic system.

Responsibilities

• Provide long-term, on-site, job support for the duration of an individual’s employment.
• Serve as their coach and advocate to foster success in the workplace.
• Support their participation in volunteer and/or other recreational activities to help develop self-advocacy, independent living and communication skills.
• Engage in daily community-based travel, providing transportation as you actively accompany individuals to work, volunteer and community sites to build their path to independence. (mileage reimbursement provided)

Skills

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Work Opportunities Unlimited in Windham, ME seeks a DSP/Work & Community Support Specialist to provide on-site job support and coaching to help individuals pursue a preferred lifestyle in their community. You will assist with work participation, volunteer activities, and accompany clients to work sites, with mileage reimbursement in place.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license, daytime hours Monday–Friday (part-time option available), basic MS Office skills, and local travel; background