Career Coach -Direct Support Professional- SEI

Job Description

Job Description

Location: Farmington Valley, CT
Employment Type: Full-Time (30-40 hours/week), (FLSA) Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate : $19.25-$20.25

Schedule: 1st Shift, Flexible (30 hours/week)
Reports To: Competitive Employment Coordinator 
Department: Transitional Services

About the Role:

Favarh is seeking a proactive and collaborative Career Coach to support our transitional service program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). This position plays a key role in implementing procedures and individual programs that will enhance opportunities for each individual and preparing individuals for competitive employment through a combination of instruction and workplace internships. The Career Coach is responsible for the on-going support of the Competitive Employment Coordinator in the management of daily operations, service delivery, facility, equipment, transportation, program facility cleanliness, health and safety, and overall implementation of policy and procedures. The Career Coach is actively involved in the organization and implementation of project assignments and actively participates with planning special events. The Career Coach reports directly to the Competitive Employment Coordinator. 

About Favarh:

Founded in 1958, Favarh – The Arc of the Farmington Valley is a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in living as independently and inclusively as possible.

Our Mission:

To help each person achieve their personal best.

Our Vision:

A future where every person with an I/DD lives in the community with the support they need to thrive.

What We Offer:

Full-Time (30–40 hours/week):

• Generous Paid Time Off (15+ days), increases with tenure
• Paid Holidays
• Medical Insurance – tiered cost structure based on years of service
• Free Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contributions up to 12%
• EBHRA Health Reimbursement Plan funded by Favarh ($2,150 annually)
• Professional Development Days

Part-Time (under 30 hours/week):

• Free Dental and Vision
• Paid Sick Leave (per CT state guidelines)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution (up to 12% based on tenure)

All Employees:

• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Discounted Offsite Fitness Membership (Healthtrax)
• Other Discounted Programs
• Comprehensive Training Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Internal Advancement Opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as a model Favarh employee while performing duties and responsibilities and in the presence of individuals, their families, job sites and the Favarh community 
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (5 days) to meet the requirements of Individuals needs to include nights, weekends, and flexible hours. Able to create your own schedule after training.
• Provide and create any accommodation needed for the individuals.
• Provides proactive coaching and guidance to job site staff, individuals and visitors daily.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills that enhance communication between individuals, staff, and coworkers.
• Monitors and records individuals progress through Therap ISP Data entries prior to departing site.
• Always maintain and ensure confidentiality of individuals. 
• Mileage reimbursement paid for any travel from jobsite to jobsite. 
• Fulfill all Direct Support Professional (DSP) responsibilities at all Transitional Program sites as needed or assigned, including Project SEARCH, River Bend Transition Academy, SEI or Work/Day Transition Programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Other Requirements:

• Valid Connecticut Driver’s License (minimum of 3 years) with a clean driving record

Physical & Work Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel between sites and job placements
• Work involves variable settings; host site environments, and community-based locations
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods at a time
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Why Join Us?

As a Career Coach with Favarh’s Project SEARCH, you’ll play a direct role in helping young adults with I/DD achieve personal and professional milestones. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact by building skills, confidence, and community inclusion for our interns.

Ready to Make an Impact?

Apply today and join a mission-driven organization that values inclusion, integrity, and innovation. Visit us online:

Favarh is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We participate in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit the E-Verify website.

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