DSP/Direct Support Professional/Caregiver/Job Coach - Knoxville

GENERAL FUNCTION:

To provide employment supports and services for Support Solutions program participants. This position will assist in the implementation of each persons ISP goals of competitive or supported employment and/or Individual Plan for Employment (IPE). Through systematic instruction, utilizing task analysis, this individual will provide services and supports that assist the individual in maintaining individualized integrated employment. .

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

In order to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities assistance with performing the essential functions of this position.

1. Provide supports on-the-job that assist the supported person in integrating into an employment site.
2. Assist supported individual in understanding the job culture, industry practices, and work behaviors expected by the employer.
3. Provides assistance to employers personnel as a strategy to use natural supports and reduce the need to continue paid support.
4. Assess and identify any non-work needs of the supported person arising while the supported person is working and communicating those needs for follow-up actions.
5. Complete monthly review forms, employment reports, and ensure proper distribution
6. Incorporate an appropriate mix of best practices for the supported person to achieve fading goals as identified in the individuals Coaching Fading Plan.
7. Provides transportation or teaches supported individuals to use available transportation to and from the job site.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

1. Exhibits behaviors and best practices that are consistent with the vision and values of SSMS.
2. Practices safe work habits to eliminate and control potential safety and health hazards and to maintain a safe work environment. Attends all safety training as scheduled.
3. Work as part of the team to ensure that SSMS Quality Management principles (Plan, Measure, Assess, and Improve) are practiced and achieved.
4. Operates SSMS and personal transportation in a safe and healthy manner.
5. Performs other job related duties as may be assigned by designated and/or authorized staff.

This job description does not list all the duties of your job. You may be asked by Supervisors, Managers or designated and/or authorized staff to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in the job description. SSMS reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment and either you or SSMS may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A High School Diploma and six months experience working with people with developmental disabilities. Experience in Job Coaching preferred but not required. Willingness to travel to work sites and company locations utilizing assigned company vehicle. Must be able to read and write effectively. Must have a valid drivers license and maintain a valid drivers license and acceptable driving record throughout employment with SSTN. Must meet state and local requirements regarding criminal background check, sexual offender check, abuse registry, drug and felony offender listings. Must meet all training requirements and keep training current. Must be able to perform heavy lifting in the assistance of service recipients with personal care, if applicable. Must have some computer knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational skills, able to complete heavy workloads within establis