Part-Time Direct Support Professional — Employment Coach

MARC, Inc. of Manchester; Manchester (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional for the Group Supported Employment program in Manchester, CT.

The role focuses on helping individuals realize their career goals by providing employment supports, job coaching, and developing natural supports in the workplace. You will work with individuals to learn job requirements, follow agency policies, maintain a caseload, and collaborate with community employers to ensure dignified, respectful employment 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Proactive thinking

Positive supports

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

MARC, Inc. of Manchester is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional for the Group Supported Employment program in Manchester, CT.

The role focuses on helping individuals realize their career goals by providing employment supports, job coaching, and developing natural supports in the workplace. You will work with individuals to learn job requirements, follow agency policies, maintain a caseload, and collaborate with community employers to ensure dignified, respectful employment and