Direct Support Professional (Job Mentor), Part-Time Evenings

Witco, Inc.•Ontario, OR

1d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Witco has part-time and full-time, disability job coaching opening. Job Coaches provide on-the-job support to people with disabilities employed at worksites in the community. Witco is a nonprofit disability service organization serving citizens with disabilities for over 50 years. Witco is dedicated to creating opportunities to empower people with disabilities by providing a variety of vocational, employment, and community rehabilitation services.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver's license, proof of insurance and a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide work and employment training services training to people who are cognitively, behaviorally and/or physically disabled at their place of work.
Provide or arrange transportation if needed.
Monitor progress towards goals, collect data on all services provided, evaluate results, make recommendations.
Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively.
Teach job skills to the employee and guide in learning to complete job tasks.
Assist the employee with soft skills such as social skills and communication in the workplace.
Coach employee on fine-tuning work habits/skills to maintain employment.
Help the employee stay motivated through difficult times.
Encourage the development of self-esteem and independence.
Work with the employer to identify workplace needs and goals, and the employee's role in them.
Complete documentation and maintain accurate records, prepare reports as required.