Job Coach: Empower Individuals to Work & Thrive

Progressive-Directions-Inc.-; Buchanan (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Sick time

Paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) is seeking dependable Direct Support Professionals to assist persons supported in residential settings, promoting independence, inclusion, and dignity.

The role includes on-site work, transportation support, and advocacy within a nonprofit setting in Middle Tennessee. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and at least six months of experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, follow instructions, and communicate clearly in writing.
• Strong safety awareness and capacity to follow procedures.
• Proficient at writing routine reports and professional correspondence.
• Basic math skills using U.S. money and standard measurements.
• Strong reasoning and problem-solving in routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Learn job tasks and train individuals to perform them correctly.
• Provide on-the-job supervision and gradually increase independence.
• Teach job-related and independent living skills including transportation.
• Provide transportation to and from work as needed.
• Advocate for persons supported in workplace and community.
• Maintain written documentation of concerns or progress.
• Follow work schedule and report to SEC weekly.
• Attend required agency training and annual work plan meetings.
• Assist with job search efforts under SEC direction.
• Support with Community Integration, Personal Assistance, and Supportive Home Care as outlined in PCSP.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR and First Aid

Job description

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) is seeking dependable Direct Support Professionals to assist persons supported in residential settings, promoting independence, inclusion, and dignity.

The role includes on-site work, transportation support, and advocacy within a nonprofit setting in Middle Tennessee. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, and at least six months of experience with intellectual/developmental disabilities.