Vocational Support Specialist (Job Coach)

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Job Description:

Vocational Support Specialist (Job Coach) - Journeys Developmental Disabilities Agency

As a Vocational Support Specialist / Vocational Paraprofessional (VPP/Job Coach) for Journeys DDA, you will play a crucial role in providing support, and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. You will work closely with individuals, their families, and employers in the community assisting these individuals to learn and accurately carry out job duties. You will help provide one-on-one training tailored to the needs and enhance the overall quality of life for those you serve. Your compassionate nature, patience, and understanding will be essential in building positive relationships and creating a supportive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

General Responsibilities

• Perform individual instruction pertinent to participants job and goals they are working on
• Deliver instruction to practice skills to work on individualized participant goals
• Reinforce learned skills through individualized practice
• Daily documentation of results of instructional tasks and summarize data
• Analyze participant performance errors
• Attend weekly training for a total of 12 hours annually, as well as completing any other training required for services provided
• Meet with direct supervisor monthly for observations
• Coordinate communication with parent/guardian with direct supervisor or scheduler
• Turn in data sheets daily for time clock to be verified for payroll
• Channel concerns, questions, and information to direct supervisor
• Other duties and responsibilities specified by supervisor

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years old or older
• Pass a Criminal Background check
• Have reliable transportation with current car insurance and driver’s license

Expectations

• No mileage or travel reimbursement
• Become certified in First-Aid and CPR on date of hire and maintain throughout entirety of employment. **We can help you obtain this certification!**
• Maintain all required licenses and certifications
• Maintain high standards of ethical conduct

Note: This job advertisement does not encompass all the activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may be subject to change at any time with or without notice.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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