Employment DSP/ Job Coach - Rock Valley

Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual.

HOURS- 2 or 3 days a week from 10am-2pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITITES:

• Instruct clients on specific job and work skills. Models and uses good decision making skills and accesses appropriate resources to assist in providing high quality services. Use initiative to think creatively, learn and grow; while following through with the challenges of the position.
• Instruct clients on appropriate social and work-related skills.
• Communicate with the clients about the work site job duties while on the job.
• Complete assessments on clients as requested by Employment Specialist. Assist in providing input into development of client program plans.
• Communicate openly with Employment Specialist regarding client performance, behavior and other concerns.
• Promote integration at the work site whenever possible through social interaction opportunities at break times, physical proximity of workers and by encouraging participating in social activities available to all workers at the work site. Acts as a liaison in the community to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of service.
• Train clients in emergency procedures and safety measures among team and clients. Follows all safety procedures, promotes personal safety and safety measures among team and clients.
• Train and provide assistance to clients with recording accurate timecard information. Assure quality and accuracy of timecard before submitting for payroll.
• Complies with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork, including progress notes, billing sheets, timesheets, expense logs and other required reports. Maintains documentation of services provided that clearly and legibly reflects the client’s goals, staff intervention and support, client response and progress made.
• Completion of client training and wages progress reports.
• Take a leading role in collection of client paystubs for monthly reporting to the Social Security Administration.
• Assess the needs of the employer and determine how to meet their needs on a daily basis
• Ability to work within the context of the Support Team in development and follow through on program plans.
• Develop schedules and making adjustments as needed by program needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires physical ability to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.
• Requires physical ability to walk, stoop, stand and climb steps.
• Requires the physical ability to drive.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Requires capacity to coordinate quality production according to established schedule.
• Creative and energetic. Proven teamwork skills and a positive role model.
• Access to own reliable personal vehicle and proof of state minimum insurance coverage.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, than a Class “D” license will be required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.
• Ability to organize a variety of work areas to assure quality completion of job tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills / ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to supervise, teach, train, and motivate persons with disabilities, to reach their potential.
• Knowledge of and/or ability to learn about a wide variety of employment settings, requirements, and expectations.
• Must be computer literate.
• Clearance from a criminal background check and abuse reporting check at time of hire.

If this all sounds like a good fit, you are here for a reason. Apply today. We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and scheduling. And you’ll be able to put your gifts to good use, which comes with its own amazing rewards.