Direct Support Professional: Employment Training Specialist (Job Coach)

dwinc; Rexburg (ID); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Supportive environment

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Development Workshop, Inc. is seeking an Employment Training Specialist on a part-time basis (29 hours/week) to advocate for and train people with disabilities. You will help clients grow, achieve, and gain independence through coaching to meet employer expectations.

Responsibilities include direct job coaching, support, and advocacy for clients who have secured community employment. Hours are flexible, not to exceed 29 per week, and a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency; prefer two years of experience in related fields such as Vocational Rehabilitation, special education, teaching, or counseling.
• Ability to secure a valid driver's license and Health and Welfare criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients who have secured community employment to maintain and develop their vocational skills to meet their goals.
• Provide direct job coaching, support, and advocacy to clients.
• Support and train clients to meet employer expectations and independence.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Background check

Job description

You belong here!

The Employment Training Specialist is part-time(29 hours per week). Enjoy meaningful work advocating for and training people with disabilities. Be a part of clients' personal growth, achievement, and independence by training and coaching them to meet their employer's expectations.

• Monday - Sunday; hours will be determined based on client needs, require work beyond the regular workday, and respond to requests to work within 24-hour notice. Hours not to exceed 29 per week.
• Paid time off
• Work with great co-workers in a supportive environment
• Development Workshop is like family. We are a mission-driven company.
• Pay starts at $13.50

Must have a valid driver's license.

GET TO KNOW DWI

At DWI, we are more than an organization; we are a movement. Our vision is a society that values the ability and potential of all people to live, work, and play. For over 51 years, we've been dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities or those disadvantaged to achieve their chosen level of economic and social independence.

Our core values drive us to do the right thing, promoting quality, choice, diversity, integrity, respect, independence, accountability, hope, and courage. Joining us means becoming a part of a culture that believes in the power of every individual to make a positive impact.

WHAT THIS ROLE ENTAILS:

To assist clients who have secured community employment to maintain and develop their vocational skills to levels needed to achieve their vocational goal. This will be accomplished through providing direct job coaching, support, and advocacy.

Part-Time. Monday - Sunday; hours will be determined based on client needs, require work beyond the regular workday, and respond to requests to work within 24-hour notice. Hours not to exceed 29 per week.

Does this sound like the right fit for you?

If so, you must meet the following requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalency; prefer two years of experience in a related field such as Vocational Rehabilitation, special education, teaching, or counseling. Ability to secure a valid driver's license and secure a Health and Welfare criminal background check.

ELEVATE YOUR CAREER AND JOIN AN IMPACTFUL JOURNEY

To learn more, please visit us at www.dwinc.org or Social Media Sites

DWI is an Equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or national origin.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For assistance or accommodations applying for a position with Development Workshop, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Human Resources department at 208-524-1550

As an employer who works with individuals with disabilities the supervisor must pass a Department of Health and Welfare background check