Job Coach

Jacksonvilleareachamber; Jacksonville, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401 K

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Pathway Services Unlimited, Inc. is seeking a dedicated DSP to support individuals in all aspects of community employment. You will assist with pursuing opportunities, arrange transportation, and help manage schedules to maximize job coach support.

Responsibilities include teaching independence, assisting with job tasks, and ensuring safety and compliance. A valid driver’s license and DSP training are required, with background checks and health screenings as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18+ with valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must meet Direct Support Persons (DSP) training requirements.
• Experience programming for persons with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to read and understand the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA).
• Excellent verbal communication and ability to read and write.
• Able to work independently and resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Assist persons supported with pursuing, applying, and interviewing for community employment.
• Provide transportation for persons supported in all aspects of community employment.
• Manage work schedules to maximize job coach supports.
• Ensure participants meet community employer requirements.
• Assist with community job tasks and promote independence.
• Support all communication needs of persons supported.
• Engage participants in work with minimal assistance where possible.
• Represent the Agency professionally in the community.

Skills

Driving

DSP training

Reading & writing

Independence

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for people supported in all aspects of community employment under the general direction of the Program Services Director.

Responsibilities and Duties

Assists person supported with pursuing, applying, and interviewing for community employment. Provides transportation for person supported in all aspects of community employment. Manages work schedules for persons supported in order to maximize availability of job coach supports for each person supported in the Supported Employment Program (SEP). Ensures that persons supported are meeting all requirements of the community employer. Assists person supported with completing community job tasks while also teaching and encouraging independence. Assists person supported with all communication needs. Ensures persons supported participate and engage in all work assignments with limited assistance to the greatest extent possible. Represents Pathway while on duty in the community by wearing assigned Pathway attire and employee ID badge. Communicates with customers, public and co-workers in a professional manner. Complies with all community employer’s workplace policies and procedures while providing supports to people supported. Documents all hours SEP services that are provided to persons supported. Maintains safe and orderly workspace. Coordinates and prioritizes multiple job tasks and work activities in vocational areas. Responsible for merchandise, material, and equipment at all times. May be required to complete contracted hours in Community Day Services, as necessary. Maintains proper driver eligibility and background clearance qualifications as set forth for Agency employment. May be required to obtain medication administration authorization as set forth by DHS regulations. May be expected to demonstrate required Direct Support Person (DSP) knowledge of individual medications, side effects, and proper documentation processes, as needed.

Skills and Qualifications

Verifiable documentation of education - high school graduate or equivalency. At least 18 years of age with valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. Must be able to meet the requirements of Direct Support Persons (DSP) training. One or more years of experience programming for persons with developmental disabilities and other physical and mental challenges preferred. Successful completion of the Short Test of Functional Health Literacy in Adults (S-TOFHLA), testing ability to read. This is a skilled position. This job requires good verbal communication skills including the ability to read and write. Must be able to deal with problems and resolve conflicts. Must be able to work independently. Must be able to interact with people supported by the Agency, employees, supervisory/management staff and members of the community. May represent the Agency at a variety of events. Fingerprint Criminal Background Check and Essential Functions Test/Pre-Employment Physical and Drug Screen are required.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance (Agency Paid)
• Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance
• 401 K
• Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Identity Protection & Legal Assistance
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• Paid Leave Days
• Employee Birthday Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• 25% Discount at The Attic
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Bereavement Days, Discretionary Leave, Jury Duty, Parental Leave, Military Training Leave, Educational Leave (after completion of probationary period)
• Benefits based on employment status.

Assigned Hours

Tuesdays through Saturdays 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. May be required to adjust work hours for special program needs and events. May have varied schedule, if needed.

Rate of Pay

$22.45 per hour

Job Types

Full-time

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