DSP - Employment PT, Mon - Fri 8 AM - 2:30 PM

MARC, Inc. of Manchester; Manchester (AL); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 26 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional to join our Group Supported Employment team in Manchester, CT.

The role centers on helping individuals realize career plan goals by providing supports to master job descriptions and by developing natural supports at the work site. Primary duties include building natural supports, understanding job requirements, educating individuals on policies and procedures, and managing a caseload with related reporting and

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Positive supports

Proactive thinking

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

Job DetailsJob Location: MARC, Inc. of Manchester, CT - Manchester, CT 06042Position Type: Part Time

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is looking for a Part-Time Direct Support Professional for our Group Supported Employment department. The primary function of the position is to ensure that each individual realizes his/her career plan goal by seeking dignified and respectful employment, by providing supports necessary to master job descriptions and by developing natural supports in their work place.

JOB DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

• 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.

MINIMUM 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

PHYSICAL EFFORTS:

Frequent sitting, walking, standing, and driving. Ability to lift and transfer up to 30 lbs. and occasional lifting of nonambulatory people

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MARC, Inc. of Manchester is a not-for-profit agency which supports people with disabilities in Manchester, Connecticut and surrounding towns since 1952. MARC, Inc. embraces the philosophy that all people should live, work, and play in their community, making friendships and contributions consistent with their skills and abilities. MARC, Inc. ensures access to and maximization of presence and participation in Connecticut town life, opportunities to develop and exercise competency, opportunities to make choices in the pursuit of a personal future, and good relationships with family members and friends, with respect and dignity.

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is an Equal Opportunity Employer