Direct Support Professional - Enable Community Employment

MARC, Inc. of Manchester; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional for the Group Supported Employment department in Manchester, CT. The role focuses on helping individuals realize their career plan goals by providing job supports, coaching, and developing natural supports in the workplace.

Responsibilities include learning job requirements, educating the individual on policies, and managing a caseload with reporting and coordination to ensure successful community employment outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to obtain CT license, auto-registration, and vehicle insurance as driving is required.
• Knowledge of proactive thinking and positive supports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance natural supports in community businesses employing individuals supported by MARC, Inc.
• Learn the individual's job through developing complete knowledge of the job requirements according to Policies and Procedures, Job Description and standards established by the community employer.
• Provide all supports necessary in order that the individual perform his/her job according to the employer's Policies and Procedures.
• Assist the individual to develop natural supports and master his/her job description criteria. Simultaneously, the job coach reduces his/her supports to the individual.
• Educate the individual regarding the employer's Policies and Procedures, Job Descriptions, emergency and safety procedures, social events and all other information important to participate fully in his/her work site.
• Responsible for assigned caseload. This includes, but is not limited to, support writing reports, making phone contacts, attending meetings, and providing not only employment supports but also any other supports necessary for the individual to obtain success and satisfaction.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional for the Group Supported Employment department in Manchester, CT. The role focuses on helping individuals realize their career plan goals by providing job supports, coaching, and developing natural supports in the workplace.

Responsibilities include learning job requirements, educating the individual on policies, and managing a caseload with reporting and coordination to ensure successful community employment outcomes.