The Direct Support Professional (Employment Specialist) will be a personal supporter and life coach focused on skill-building and equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.
- Be a mentor, teacher, role model, and advocate for people with disabilities.
- Be a motivator who helps people reach their full potential.
- A flexible, creative, doer who is willing to try anything, including:
- Job Development (helping people find jobs).
- Job Coaching (helping them learn a new job in the community).
- Life Coaching (developing personal care, money management, safety, life skills, etc.)
- Community Connecting (trying new hobbies and participating in recreational activities).
- Working one-on-one with participants at job sites.
Qualifications:
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- No experience, No Problem!
- Cheerful, helpful, patient, kind, easygoing, energetic, trustworthy, polite, creative, honest, punctual.
- Flexible, creative, doer who is willing to try anything.
- 6 months employment in a position that demonstrates accountability and decision making (nonpaid family caregivers or related personal experience can be substituted) (Preferred)
- Ability to communicate effectively (read, write and speak in English) with people served and team members.
- Ability to work in a variety of locations, performing different jobs based upon the needs of the people served.
- Desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
Preferred Skills:
- Ability to demonstrate respect and cultural awareness during interactions with program participants.
- Great motivator with outgoing/positive personality
- Ability to work directly with disabled individuals.