Part-Time - Community Coach - Direct Support Professional

Via of the Lehigh Valley • Bethlehem, PA

8d • $17 - $18

About The Position

Via of the Lehigh Valley is hiring a part-time Community Coach to support individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence, confidence, and connection. The role involves supporting participants in the community and facility, helping them work toward their goals, and creating meaningful days through activities and routines. The position starts at $17 per hour for candidates with a high school diploma or equivalent, $17.50 per hour for an associate’s degree, and $18 per hour for a bachelor’s degree. Employees can earn up to an additional $1.75 per hour by completing all three levels of the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Career Ladder Program.

The position offers a flexible work schedule, paid training, mileage reimbursement, education assistance, professional development, and employee recognition events. Via describes its workplace as supportive and guided by the values of People, Growth, Teamwork, Community, Diversity, Shared Ideas, and Advocacy.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Genuine interest or passion for working with individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings and function in an ever-changing environment.
• Daily standing, sitting, lifting, and walking.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle, and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Ability to travel in the community.
• Flexibility in work hours to meet department demands, including evening availability.
• Daily use of technology platforms such as Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, and email.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and environments while maintaining productivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work a flexible schedule to support participants in the community and facility according to supervision needs.
• Implement community activities related to participants’ goals.
• Participate in developing participant outcomes and reinforce the content of participants’ goals daily.
• Assist in developing new volunteer sites.
• Develop or follow consistent daily routines with participants and support meaningful days through varied activities.
• Complete participant documentation daily according to ODP regulations.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and schedules while maintaining a constructive, solutions-focused outlook, productivity, and efficiency.

Benefits

• Education assistance up to $3,125 per year for part-time employees.
• Education incentive for obtaining a degree or certification.
• Additional hourly pay of up to $1.75 upon completing all three levels of the NADSP Career Ladder Program.
• Paid training.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee events, including raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards, and monthly celebration events.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Casual work attire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED