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Direct Support Professional - Supported Employment Focus

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Job Description - Direct Support Professional - Supported Employment Focus

Sample Supports is seeking a Job/Career Coach to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities participate in meaningful community employment across Colorado. A Job Coach works 1:1 or in small group settings with individuals with disabilities to help them develop job skills to find success in employment. Team members often describe this work as a career counselor as "life-changing" and "unbelievably rewarding," and we are looking for someone who is willing to take on the challenge!



We know you can choose to work anywhere - choose to work with an organization that makes a difference.



To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey (link here). This is not a test - there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.



At Sample Supports we believe that by supporting our employees, our employees will in turn provide the best care to the people we serve. We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package including unique benefits like The Dream Project where we support our employees in accomplishing a personal or professional goal that means something to them.


What You’ll Do



  • Coach real-life job skills to individuals at their workplace while providing the supports needed to maintain employment

  • Provide on-site training, instruction, supervision, and advocacy at community job sites

  • Support individuals in increasing independence and confidence in their roles

  • Maintain ongoing communication with workplace supervisors, team members, and family members

  • Help individuals navigate workplace expectations, routines, and social dynamics

  • Support individuals in alignment with their individualized service plans and employment goals


Additional Opportunities



  • Support individuals in community-based activities that build pre-employment and social skills

  • Collaborate with community integration teams to create well-rounded support plans

  • Opportunity to assist with or lead group outings and community integration activities


Documentation & Support



  • Complete daily notes, employment tracking, and documentation within required timelines

  • Provide crisis prevention and intervention support as needed (NVCI training provided)

  • Follow all individualized service plans and behavior protocols



 Health & Financial Benefits:



  • Flexible Paid Time Off

  • Medical Insurance including Dental and Vision

  • Postpartum Wellness Package

  • Hospital Indemnity Benefit

  • Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts

  • Monthly Employer Contribution to Dependent Care Accounts

  • Accident & Short Term Disability Insurance

  • 100% Employer Paid Life & Voluntary Term Life Insurance

  • Pet Insurance 

  • Mileage Reimbursement

  • Cell Phone Reimbursement 

  • Discounted Cell Phone Plans

  • 401k With Up to 4% Match



Wellbeing Benefits - Only at Sample Supports:



Responsibilities:



  • Coaching real-life job skills to individuals with disabilities at their workplace while providing the needed supports to help them maintain employment in the community

  • Ongoing communication with workplace supervisors, team members, and family members

  • Provide on-site training, instruction, supervision, and advocacy for individuals at community job sites

  • Support individuals in increasing independence in their workplace and community



Qualifications:



  • Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and a willingness to transport individuals in services in your vehicle

    • In order to provide transportation, the candidate must be 18 years of age or older.



  • Able to perform the physical demands of the position may include but are not limited to:

    • Physically intervening with individuals that pose a safety threat to themselves or others utilizing NVCI-approved techniques,

    • Working with unpredictable and aggressive individuals and may be expected to be alone with them in the community or in their homes, and

    • Maintaining calm and professionally intervening with individuals during escalated/crisis moments.

    • If this sounds new or unfamiliar that’s okay! We provide comprehensive training and ongoing professional development to ensure you feel confident and comfortable implementing support plans. See more below!



  • Due to the nature of the work performed at Sample Supports, and that this position works with an at risk population, we do require a criminal background check be completed



Sample Supports offers intensive, paid training in:



  • Trauma Informed Care

  • Positive Behavior Development

  • Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities

  • CPR/First Aid

  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention

  • Ethics of Social Work and Social Services

  • Rights of People with Disabilities

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