Direct Support Professional - Job Coach

Vocational Training Center; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

The Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide employment-related support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. You will deliver community-based instruction and mentor teams to meet contracted service requirements while coordinating with employers to create job opportunities.

Join our CREATE Employment Services team to help participants attain and retain employment, participate in multi-agency planning, and maintain

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current Driver's License
• Use of personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement provided
• Preferred: experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or related field
• EEO including disability/vets

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized on-the-job instruction and mentorship to individuals working in the community.
• Supervising 2-3 person teams fulfilling contracted service requirements for local businesses.
• Consulting with employers to identify training needs to improve the individual's performance.
• Assist individuals with job searches and engage with employers to secure opportunities for potential job placement.
• Participate in multi-agency team meetings to evaluate, assess, and recommend accommodations for the individual to attain/retain employment.
• Maintaining flexibility and composure while working alone or in a team environment.
• Completing the competency-based modules as dictated by the North Dakota Department of Human Service, Developmental Disabilities Division.

Job description

VTC is an amazing company that is constantly growing and adapting to meet the needs of our people.

Position:

Direct Support Professional - Job Coach

Location:

Fargo, ND

Job Id:

727

# of Openings:

2

Job Type:

Part-time (Less than 30 hours)

Pay:

Starting at $18.12 (DOE)

Shifts:

Shifts are available 7 days a week between the hours of 7 am to 10 pm

Rewarding Work with Remarkable People - Flexible Schedule - Paid Training

The Vocational Training Center (VTC) of Fargo, ND is now searching for candidates to join our CREATE Employment Services team as Direct Support Professionals. The Direct Support Professional (DS) in this program is responsible for providing employment-related support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities of this position will include:

• Providing individualized on-the-job instruction and mentorship to individuals working in the community.
• Supervising 2-3 person teams fulfilling contracted service requirements for local businesses.
• Consulting with employers to identify training needs to improve the individual's performance.
• Assist individuals with job searches and engage with employers to secure opportunities for potential job placement.
• Participate in multi-agency team meetings to evaluate, assess, and recommend accommodations for the individual to attain/retain employment.
• Maintaining flexibility and composure while working alone or in a team environment
• Completing the competency-based modules as dictated by the North Dakota Department of Human Service, Developmental Disabilities Division.

Other duties not listed above may be assigned.

Required:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current Driver's License
• Use of personal vehicle - mileage reimbursement provided

Preferred:

Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, mental health or other related field. EEO, including disability/vets