Direct Support Professional - Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Our team is fun, our mission is real, and the impact that we have is daily. Support community inclusion by becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Job Coach at Partnership Resources!

As a DSP - Job Coach, you will:

• Work alongside adults who have developmental and intellectual disabilities at their place of employment in the community, assisting them to be successful at work!
• Assist individuals with problem solving, decision making, on-the-job safety, and meeting their job expectations
• Enjoy learning the ins and outs of different industries? Individuals supported work in settings ranging from retail to food service and beyond
• Manage a caseload of clients - maintaining communication with care team members, completing log and data notes, and participating in care team meetings
• Support individuals using person-centered strategies in order to help people achieve goals and self-advocate

Preview the job here:

Pay: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday daytime hours approximately 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM (full-time, 40 hours per week). No nights, no weekends.

Benefits included:

• Paid time off starting at a day a month
• Paid holidays off (7-9 per year)
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• 403b retirement plan with employer match
• Free Life AD&D coverage
• Free Long-Term Disability coverage
• Free Employee Assistance Program
• Access to the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

Requirements:

• Prior DSP experience is a plus, but not required. We are happy to provide all training needed to be successful!
• Comfortable working independently at community businesses most of the time
• Use of a personal vehicle is required for daily travel between work sites. Mileage reimbursement is provided
• Must be comfortable working at different locations and environments throughout the week (i.e. office setting, commercial kitchen, hospital). Working location/environment is determined by where clients are employed. All locations are within the Twin Cities/West Metro area
• Multilingual candidates who speak Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo or American Sign Language are encouraged to apply. Language skills help us to coordinate services and support participation for individuals served
• Must be able to pass a background study with the MN Department of Human Services
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without a sponsor visa
• Minimum age requirement is 18 years
• Must be able to regularly push/pull/lift 25-50 pounds
• Ability to withstand 6 or more hours of standing or walking in an 8-hour workday
• Ability and willingness to assist individuals with activities of daily living
• Basic computer and technology skills. This position utilizes the computer daily, i.e. for report writing and documentation of goals & outcomes

Our vision is that every person with disabilities thrives in an inclusive community. Together with our community partners, we raise awareness, help shape opportunities, and ensure that people with disabilities have abundant choices within community life. Join us in our mission. Apply now!

Partnership Resources, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon any characteristic protected by law. We welcome and encourage people of all life experiences to apply.

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