• Job Description

  Req#: SEASO001598

  Position: Seasonal Pre-ETS DSP/Job Coach.

  Pay: $17.18 per hour

  Hours: Monday-Friday 3p-11p

  Job Description:

  Employment Services DSP/Job Coaches work with individuals of all abilities by mentoring and implementing employment based learning opportunities and supports through a variety of settings. DSP/Job Coaches assist individuals to become more independent by maximizing the person's strengths, interests, and abilities while allowing them to gain skills relating to employment, community citizenship, and the building of relationships through natural supports. DSP/Job Coaches support may include Identifying training needs and accommodations, teaching/developing skills, advocating with the individual, assisting in communication and self expression, and ultimately supporting the individual in meeting his or her own vocational goals.

  Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Support people to achieve personal outcomes that characterize a high quality of life through employment and active citizenship.
     • Has the ability to implement plans that emphasizes the development of independence, employment and person centered practices through the participant Individual Support Plan, Individual Plan of Employment, and/or Behavioral Support Plan
     • Support individuals to choose, understand and learn new things in a variety of settings while helping to recognize and develop natural supports that will aid in the success of integrated employment Understand, follow and document on goals of the individual being supported
     • Has the ability to develop community relationships that will aid in the integration of the participant(s) being supported Can effectively organize and oversee groups in the community.

  Monitors, documents and implements PCP and Employment goals of each participant being served

  1. Engage In respectful communication, treats individuals with dignity and honors individual rights
     • Has the ability to effectively use person centered language
     • Maintain confidentiality and supports Easterseals Northeast Indiana privacy practices at all times.
     • Can effectively communicate orally and in written form with supervisor, clients, parents, caregivers and any other

  individual part of the ID team.

  • Can effectively communicate orally and in written form with community partnership contacts on behalf of Easterseals Northeast Indiana

  Ensures the individual(s) being supported are aware of their rights and help facilitate self-advocacy through different mediums like but not limited to hands-on experiences and modeling

  • In every situation, respects the rights, dignity and honor of the individual being served and any individual they come into contact with.
  • Is tolerant with people and processes; listens and checks before acting; has the ability to show empathy in any situation.
  • Ensure that people are free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.
  • Look at ways to reduce barriers that will allow for more community employment opportunities for Individual(s) served.

  1. Support people to be safe and have optimal health and well being
     • Understand and follow supports for optimal health.
     • Monitor medical conditions thoroughly and consistently. Notify appropriate supervisor of any health concerns or needs for the individual(s) supported
     • Complete needed reporting and documentation.
     • Support individuals with positive behavioral techniques to avoid challenging situations and promote respect and dignity.
     • Be a safe and conscientious driver.

  Know the proper techniques and be able to respond to emergencies such as accidents, fires, tornados, or other situations

  • Able to properly perform moderate to heavy lifting and has the ability to stand and walk long periods when needed. Has the ability to effectively and efficiently pass medication according to Easterseals Northeast Indiana Medication Administration

  Educate participant(s) on the benefits of healthy living and how it plays a role on independence, employment and integration

  Always keeps the participant(s) health and wellbeing at the forefront of support. Helps participant(s) engage and understand monthly safety drills

  1. Positively represent Easterseals Northeast Indiana.

  Uphold agency values and follow agency policies and procedures.

  Maintain confidentiality of records/information according to HIPAA, State, Federal Laws and guidelines Understand and follow through with agency systems and protocols.

  • Mentor and train new staff to ensure that the workplace is a positive and productive environment. Display conduct in the community that enhances the image of individual(s) supported and the agency.
  • Communicate positively and clearly with your supervisor and coworkers.
  • Meet established timelines and deadlines.
  • Maintain satisfactory attendance to work shifts, staff meetings and other assigned agency functions.
  • Complete needed trainings by established deadlines.
  • Maximize and responsibly utilize agency and community resources. Complete duties assigned by supervisor.

  Qualifications:

  • At least 18 years of age

  High School diploma or GED preferred

  • Experience working with Individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities; prefer 1 year.
  • Ability to pass criminal/registry background checks
  • A valid driver's license & insured vehicle
  • Basic language, written and computer skills necessary for communication and documentation
  • Ability and willingness to support Individuals with challenging behavior and/or medical concerns

  Ability to pass and maintain required trainings such as CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration and Positive Behavioral Support Training and other trainings as deemed necessary by the agency

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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