What are the responsibilities and job description for the Best Life Coordinator (DSP/Job Coach) position at STEP, Inc.?
Schedule:
- Monday–Friday
- Occasional evenings and weekends
- Shift differential for evenings and weekends
Work Location: In Person
Job Summary
Join our dedicated team as a Best Life Coordinator (Job Coach / Direct Support Professional), where you'll play a vital role in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, and other unique challenges to live fulfilling, independent lives.
In this rewarding role, you will provide individualized support, encourage community engagement, and help clients build the skills they need to achieve their personal goals. If you're compassionate, dependable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference, we'd love to have you on our team.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized support plans that promote independence and community participation.
- Provide direct support with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Assist with medication administration according to established protocols.
- Apply positive behavior support strategies to promote emotional well-being and independence.
- Facilitate skill-building activities tailored to each individual's strengths, interests, and goals.
- Support communication needs, including the use of American Sign Language (ASL) when applicable.
- Transport clients safely to appointments, work sites, recreational activities, and community outings.
- Collect and maintain accurate documentation regarding client progress, behaviors, and service outcomes.
- Collaborate with families, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to provide high-quality, person-centered services.
- Foster meaningful community involvement while encouraging confidence, independence, and personal growth.
Qualifications
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, or related support needs in home or community settings preferred.
- Understanding of behavioral health principles and positive behavior support techniques.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs).
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Knowledge of medication administration procedures preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for documentation and data collection.
- Compassionate, patient, reliable, and adaptable.
Benefits
- Competitive pay: $17.00–$22.00 per hour
- Shift differential for evenings and weekends
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid training
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Mileage reimbursement
Why Join Our Team?
As a Best Life Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of the people you support while working alongside a compassionate, mission-driven team. Every day offers the chance to empower individuals, celebrate achievements, and help others build their best life.
Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $22