What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach / Direct Support| Flexible-Days, Evenings, Nights & Weekends position at D.P.Redding Inc.?
About D.P.Redding Inc.
D.P.Redding is an expanding company that delivers Real Solutions to issues that people face every day in the community. We Change People’s Lives.
We provide one-on-one support to Individuals with barriers to living and working in the community.
A Job Coach is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) that helps people learn their job, communicate with coworkers or explore community jobs.
Direct Support Professionals are people that help other people (our clients) to live and work in the community.
- On the job training and CPR/First Aid certification
- Annual performance evaluations and pay increases.
- Monthly phone stipend
- Mileage to/from all work locations.
- Starting wage: $18 plus per hour DOE
Job Coach (JC) / Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Job Summary
The Direct Support Professional (DSP)/Job Coach is responsible for a variety of duties related to the support and overall care of individuals with disabilities who are participating in community support programs. This could be 1:1 supports or group activities such as bowling, movies, etc.
Duties include supporting clients to learn about work and how to do their jobs.
This includes direct support of program participants/clients and implementation of
- Individual Support Plans (ISP), Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP) and
- ADLs/IADLs. Direct Support Professionals are required to perform all duties in accordance with State of Oregon’s regulations, and company policies and procedures.
Schedules vary based on client need.
Required
- Be nice.
- Have a good attitude.
- Minimum 18 years of age and have a High School diploma or equivalent.
- Possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license, and insured vehicle that meets minimum State of Oregon insurance requirements.
- Able to pass a Background Check that meets State of Oregon requirements.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to use cloud-based software programs.
Preference
- Prefer one year experience delivering direct support services to people with disabilities or direct care services either in classroom, place of employment, day care, medical, or residential settings.
- Current CPR/1st Aid Certification or willing to obtain with 30 days.
- Core Competency & Training Certifications for Employment/Direct Support Professionals or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Work location
- Work is performed at various locations in the community based on customer needs.
Work hours vary and are generally 25 to 40 hours a week.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own reliable transportation?
- Comfortable transporting clients in personal vehicle?
- Have you read the job description?
- Are you able to work weekends?
- Scheduled hours are based on client need and your availability. Are you available to work during the daytime, evenings and/or weekends?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License? (Required)
- Vehicle Insurance? (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18