What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional/Job Coach position at OCTAVIA A ASKEW?
Benefits/Perks
- Flexible Scheduling
- Competitive Compensation
- Careers Advancement
Job Summary
We are seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team. In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by enhancing their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with transporting clients to work, support them while in the job, assist them with community integration, and life skills assistance and other tasks that improve the client’s living environment and standards. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate, and reliable.
Responsibilities
- Assist with transporting clients in to events in the community
- Transporting clients to work
- Assist clients employment related tasks such as resume development and mock interviews
- Provide day to day supervision
- Computer skills to assist clients with applying to jobs online
- Ability to write clear and legible for note taking of clients progress
Qualifications
- Previous experience as a job coach, Direct Support Staff, Caregiver, Home Health, or similar role is preferred but not required
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Fully Vaccinated
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have valid Drivers license
- ValidCPR/First Aid Card
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
- Updated TB test
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