Job Description
Job Description
We are currently seeking well-qualified Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff to assume the duties in our supported employment program. The position will work as part of a team that assists consumers in their efforts to become job ready and find quality employment. Our Supported Employment Specialist will be responsible for supporting participants in all aspects of pre-employment and employment programming and success.
"By helping others reach their potential, you reach yours."
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Available Position :
- Full-time; 40 hours per week
- Monday-Friday primarily day hours with some evening and weekend hours required
- Wage : From $18.75 per hour
- Hiring Bonus : $1,000 (paid in one installment upon completion of 6-months continued employment)
Responsibilities of the position include :
Assess a person’s job duties and develop training programs based on the job’s objectivesAssist with job-seeking skills such as application, interview, etc.Refer qualified consumers to employer or employment service for placementProvide training and support while the person is on the job and balance a caseload with multiple job sites (retail, grocery stores, etc.)Build relationships with both the person in service and the employers acting as a liaison when necessaryLearn job skills used as training opportunities and teach those skills to clientsLearn and teach appropriate policies and procedures of employers to clients placed with those employersAttend IPP Individual Support Plan (ISP) and / or Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings as requiredKeep detailed notes of objectives and person’s progressWe provide excellent benefits to eligible employees :
Medical, dental and vision insuranceCompany-paid life insurance as well as voluntary life insuranceShort-term and long-term disability available403(b) retirement program with matchPaid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hoursCareer advancement opportunitiesGenerous employee referral bonus programOpportunities for bonuses / incentives and internal recognition programsPaid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication AideBuild relationships and make a differenceThe MOST rewarding job you will ever haveRequirements :
At least 1 year of experience working with folks with intellectual and developmental disabilities or related experienceMust be at least 19 years of ageCompletion of High School Diploma or GEDPossess a valid driver's license and current auto insurancePass all background checks : criminal, DMV, dependent adult and child abuse registryOn the job training : in-person and on-lineCompassionate and patient demeanorAbility to adapt to changing needs and prioritiesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent organizational and time management skillsExcellent in-person and electronic communication skills and interpersonal skillsVodec offers opportunities to take on more responsibility, advancement and grow your career.Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities, so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability .
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