What are the responsibilities and job description for the Job Coach/Direct Support Professional position at Thrive?
Location: Ames area
About Thrive
Thrive is a mission-driven, family-owned business dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and employment barriers to achieve success and "Thrive" in community employment. We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and passionate Job Coach to join our team. If you are looking for a flexible, professional, and deeply rewarding career, this is the opportunity for you.
What You'll Do (Key Responsibilities):
As a Job Coach, you will be the key to helping individuals with disabilities achieve their professional goals. Your role includes:
- Direct Support: Providing one-on-one assistance to individuals with disabilities/employment barriers to learn and perform their job duties effectively.
- Problem Solving: Identifying employment barriers and developing creative, practical solutions to overcome them.
- Employer Partnership: Maintaining strong relationships with our partner employers to ensure they have dedicated, successful employees.
- Empowerment: Guiding and supporting Thrive consumers so they can "Thrive" and maintain successful, long-term employment.
What You'll Bring (Requirements):
- Passion & Professionalism: A genuine passion for helping others and a professional, positive attitude in all interactions.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective coaching and collaboration.
- Independence & Teamwork: The ability to work independently to manage your schedule and tasks, while also contributing effectively as part of the wider Thrive team.
- Experience: Some prior experience in this or a related field (e.g., human services, education, coaching) is preferred.
- Compliance: Must be able to pass a background check and complete all professional development standards required by the State of Iowa for Community Rehabilitation Provider settings within required timelines.
- Reliable Transportation is required.
Thrive Perks and Benefits (Full-Time):
We value our team and offer a supportive environment and generous benefits package:
- Flexible Schedules to promote work-life balance.
- Financial Support: Mileage and cell phone reimbursement.
- Tools for Success: Company-provided Chromebooks.
- Time Off: Paid vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
- Retirement: A generous retirement plan with a Thrive match
- Investment in You: Paid training and ongoing professional development.
Ready to Thrive? Apply today!
If you are ready to use your motivation and organizational skills to help others achieve their goals, we encourage you to apply.
THRIVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.thriveia.com
Pay: From $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17