Part-Time - Community Coach - Direct Support Professional

VIA of the Lehigh Valley • Bethlehem, PA

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About The Position

Via is hiring a part-time Community Coach (Direct Support Professional) to support individuals with disabilities in achieving greater independence, confidence, and connection. The role involves working with participants in community and facility settings, supporting their goals, and helping them experience meaningful days through activities and consistent 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 may 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 role requires a flexible schedule, including availability for evenings, and community travel. Via provides paid training, mileage reimbursement, educational assistance, professional development, and employee recognition and celebration events. The organization describes its work environment as supportive and grounded in 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 while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Flexibility and ability to adapt to a variety of environments.

Responsibilities

• Work a flexible schedule to support participants in the community and, as needed, in the facility per supervision needs.
• Implement activities in the community that relate to participants’ goals.
• Participate in developing participant outcomes and reinforce participants’ goals daily.
• Assist in developing new volunteer sites.
• Develop or follow consistent daily routines with participants and support meaningful days through various activities.
• Complete participant documentation daily in accordance with ODP regulations.
• Adapt to shifting priorities while maintaining a constructive, solutions-focused outlook.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• Education assistance up to $3,125 per year for part-time employees.
• Education incentive with higher hourly pay for obtaining a degree or certification.
• NADSP Career Ladder Program professional development, with an additional $1.75 per hour after completing all three levels.
• Special employee events, including raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards, and monthly celebration events.
• Paid training.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Casual work attire.

What This Job Offers

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