DSP-Job Coach

Description

SARAH Inc. is a person-centered agency serving all individuals with intellectual and/or developmental delays. We provide in-home, day support, transitional, and employment services to adults ages 21 and older, and have been a leading provider of human services throughout various towns in Connecticut since 1957. For an in-depth understanding of our services please visit our website at www.sarah-inc.org!

The Job Coach will work across a variety of job sites to provide supervision, support and training to people with differing abilities. They will develop and implement activities that are person-centered and promote positive outcomes, and provide the supports necessary to promote appropriate social skills and positive behaviors that will enhance skills, enrich lives, and foster community presence & participation.

Pay Rate: Starting at $19/hour

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm

What can you expect your day to look like as part of our employment team? Check out this video to find out!

Essential Functions (not limited to):

• Facilitates vocational learning through assessments, on-line curriculum and volunteer and or assessment sites.
• Ensure the health, safety and well-being of people served by SARAH Inc. in accordance with the individual service plan and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Provide supervision, guidance and instruction to individuals served by SARAH Inc. at a variety of community employment sites and supported workers who are served under Individualized Employment Services. Support services can include, but are not necessarily limited to: direct supervision, dispensing medication; behavioral interventions; attending team meetings, etc., job development and providing effective communication with employees at community employment sites and businesses.
• Provide transportation for assigned service participants in accordance with SARAH Inc. safe-driving policies and practices.
• Maintain medical, social and programmatic files by recording each person’s progress and documenting other required information. This includes, but is not limited to: service goals, attendance records, behavioral data, progress notes, and other documentation as required or needed.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with service participants, families, co-workers and other community representatives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor degree in related field preferred
• Knowledge of learning and behavioral processes helpful
• Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history and be able to utilize your own vehicle for SARAH business as defined by SARAH Inc.’s policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of person-centered, outcome-based services for people with differing abilities
• Knowledge of community resources
• Skill in working with people with differing abilities
• Skill in operating standard office equipment, computer and various software packages.
• Skill in communicating effectively in a courteous and professional manner
• Skill in writing clearly and concisely to maintain accurate records
• Ability to maintain a patient and positive attitude
• Ability to drive and travel to varying locations as needed

Required Physical Effort:

Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

Benefits:

Health (HSA with employer contribution), Dental, Vision, Holiday Pay, Paid Time Off, Mileage Reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life/AD&D insurance.

SARAH Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.