Direct Support Professional - Supported Employment Focus

Sample Supports

Thornton (CO)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision

401k with Up to 4% Match

Free Mental Health Resources

Paid Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

A local nonprofit organization in Colorado seeks a compassionate Job Coach to guide adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving meaningful employment. This role includes coaching job skills, offering support at community job sites, and coordinating with supervisors and family members. Successful candidates will possess reliable transportation, handle crisis situations calmly, and pass a background check. Benefits include flexible paid time off, health insurance, and a unique Dream Project to support personal goals.

Qualifications

Must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
Capable of handling unpredictable and aggressive individuals.
Willingness to undergo a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

Coach job skills to individuals at their workplace.
Maintain communication with supervisors and family members.
Provide training and advocacy at community job sites.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Ability to perform physical demands

Calm under crisis

Job description

Sample Supports is seeking a Job/Career Coach to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in meaningful community employment across Colorado. A Job Coach works 1:1 or in small group settings with individuals with disabilities to help them develop job skills to find success in employment. Team members often describe this work as a career counselor as "life-changing" and "unbelievably rewarding," and we are looking for someone who is willing to take on the challenge!

We know you can choose to work anywhere - choose to work with an organization that makes a difference.

To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey (link here). This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

At Sample Supports we believe that by supporting our employees, our employees will in turn provide the best care to the people we serve. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package including unique benefits like The Dream Project where we support our employees in accomplishing a personal or professional goal that means something to them.

What You’ll Do

Coach real-life job skills to individuals at their workplace while providing the supports needed to maintain employment
Provide on-site training, instruction, supervision, and advocacy at community job sites
Support individuals in increasing independence and confidence in their roles
Maintain ongoing communication with workplace supervisors, team members, and family members
Help individuals navigate workplace expectations, routines, and social dynamics
Support individuals in alignment with their individualized service plans and employment goals

Additional Opportunities

Support individuals in community-based activities that build pre-employment and social skills
Collaborate with community integration teams to create well-rounded support plans
Opportunity to assist with or lead group outings and community integration activities

Documentation & Support

Complete daily notes, employment tracking, and documentation within required timelines
Provide crisis prevention and intervention support as needed (NVCI training provided)
Follow all individualized service plans and behavior protocols

Health & Financial Benefits:

Flexible Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision
Postpartum Wellness Package
Hospital Indemnity Benefit
Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts
Monthly Employer Contribution to Dependent Care Accounts
Accident & Short Term Disability Insurance
100% Employer Paid Life & Voluntary Term Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement
Cell Phone Reimbursement
Discounted Cell Phone Plans
401k With Up to 4% Match

Wellbeing Benefits - Only at Sample Supports:

Employee Assistance Program with Free Mental Health, Legal, and Financial Resources
Monthly Wellness Seminars
Paid Professional Development & Certification Opportunities
Free Clinical Supervision for Qualified Degrees
Annual Anniversary Gifts & Celebrations
Bonus Opportunities for All Positions
Dream Project - See Our Dreams Here!
5 & 10 Year Anniversary Trips - See the Trips Here!
Virtual Sleep Training & Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents
Weekly Meal Services for Eligible New Parents
Supplemental Parental Leave Pay for Qualified Employees

Responsibilities:

Coaching real-life job skills to individuals with disabilities at their workplace while providing the needed supports to help them maintain employment in the community
Ongoing communication with workplace supervisors, team members, and family members
Provide on-site training, instruction, supervision, and advocacy for individuals at community job sites
Support individuals in increasing independence in their workplace and community

Qualifications:

Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to transport individuals in services in your vehicle
Able to perform the physical demands of the position may include but are not limited to: Physically intervening with individuals that pose a safety threat to themselves or others utilizing NVCI-approved techniques, Working with unpredictable and aggressive individuals and may be expected to be alone with them in the community or in their homes, Maintaining calm and professionally intervening with individuals during escalated/crisis moments.
Due to the nature of the work performed at Sample Supports, and that this position works with an at risk population, we do require a criminal background check be completed

Sample Supports offers intensive, paid training in: