Direct Support Professional – Job Coach

Partnership Resources Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 2,411,000 - 2,549,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

403b retirement plan with employer

Life AD & D coverage

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Partnership Resources Inc is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Coach to support adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in community employment settings within the Twin Cities West Metro area. You will work at various work sites, assisting individuals to be successful, solving on-the-job challenges, and promoting independence.

The role includes training provided, a requirement to use a personal vehicle for daily travel, mileage reimbursement, and a schedule of 40

Qualifications

• Prior DSP experience is a plus but not required.
• Training provided to be successful.
• Comfortable working independently at community businesses.
• Personal vehicle required for daily travel between sites.
• Mileage reimbursement provided.
• Comfortable working at different locations/environments weekly.
• Multilingual candidates encouraged (Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo, ASL).
• Language skills help coordinate services and participation.

Responsibilities

• Work with adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities at their workplace.
• Assist individuals with problem solving, decision making on the job, safety and meeting expectations.
• Learn about various industries and environments.
• Support individuals in settings from retail to food service and beyond.
• Manage a caseload, communicate with care team, log data, attend care team meetings.
• Support goals and self-advocacy using person-centered strategies.

Skills

DSP experience

Multilingual

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Driving

Communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Our team is fun our mission is real and the impact that we have is daily Support community inclusion by becoming a Direct Support Professional DSP Job Coach at Partnership Resources.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities at their place of employment in the community, assisting them to be successful at work.
• Assist individuals with problem solving, decision making on the job, safety and meeting their job expectations.
• Enjoy learning the ins and outs of different industries.
• Individuals supported work in settings ranging from retail to food service and beyond.
• Manage a caseload of clients, maintaining communication with care team members, completing log and data notes, and participating in care team meetings.
• Support individuals using person centred strategies in order to help people achieve goals and self advocate.

Schedule

Pay 1750 - 1850 per hour depending on experience. Schedule Monday Friday daytime hours approximately 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, full time 40 hours per week, no nights no weekends.

Benefits

• Paid time off starting at a day a month
• Paid holidays off 7-9 per year
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 403b retirement plan with employer match
• Free Life AD & D coverage
• Free Long Term Disability coverage
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Requirements

• Prior DSP experience is a plus but not required.
• We are happy to provide all training needed to be successful.
• Comfortable working independently at community businesses most of the time.
• Use of a personal vehicle is required for daily travel between work sites.
• Mileage reimbursement is provided.
• Must be comfortable working at different locations and environments throughout the week (office setting, commercial kitchen, hospital).
• Working location environment is determined by where clients are employed; all locations are within the Twin Cities West Metro area.
• Multilingual candidates who speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply.
• Language skills help us to coordinate services and support participation for individuals served.
• Must be able to pass a background study with the MN Department of Human Services.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa.
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years.
• Must be able to regularly push/pull/lift 25-50 pounds.
• Ability to withstand 6 or more hours of standing or walking in an 8 hour workday.
• Ability and willingness to assist individuals with activities of daily living.
• Basic computer and technology skills.
• This position utilizes the computer daily (e.g. for report writing and documentation of goals & outcomes).

Culture & Values

Our vision is that every person with disabilities thrives in an inclusive community. Together with our community partners we raise awareness, help shape opportunities and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life.

Partnership Resources Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply. Learn more at wwwpartnershipresourcesorg