Direct Support Professional - Supported Employment Focus

Sample Supports • Thornton, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Sample Supports is seeking a dependable and encouraging Job/Career Coach to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop vocational skills, obtain meaningful employment, and succeed in community workplaces. Job Coaches typically work one-on-one or with small groups at community job sites. You will provide hands-on instruction, supervision, advocacy, and individualized support while helping each person build confidence and independence. Although Supported Employment is the primary focus, this position is part of our combined employment and day-services team. Employees must also be willing to provide Day Program coverage based on individual, staffing, and program needs. Team members often describe this work as life-changing and incredibly rewarding. We know you can choose to work anywhere, choose an organization where your work makes a difference. To be considered for this role, you must complete the Culture Index Survey. This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old due to driving responsibilities
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Willingness to transport individuals receiving services in a personal or agency vehicle as assigned
• Ability to meet required motor vehicle record and insurance standards
• Ability to work independently in community and workplace settings
• Strong communication, patience, reliability, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to complete accurate electronic documentation on time
• Ability to remain calm and professional during behavioral escalations or emergencies
• Ability to work with individuals who may display unpredictable, aggressive, or high-risk behaviors
• Willingness and ability to perform trained NVCI physical interventions when necessary to maintain safety
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of employment and Day Program assignments
• Ability to pass required criminal background and protection-services checks

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in disability services, employment support, education, behavioral health, or human services is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized job coaching at community workplaces
• Teach job duties, workplace routines, time management, communication, and professional behavior
• Help individuals understand and meet employer expectations
• Support individuals in building confidence, independence, and long-term employment stability
• Provide on-site training, supervision, advocacy, and problem-solving
• Communicate regularly with individuals, workplace supervisors, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Identify barriers to employment and help develop practical support strategies
• Follow each individual’s service plan, employment goals, behavior plan, supervision requirements, and safety protocols
• Complete daily service notes, employment tracking, progress updates, and billing documentation within required timelines
• Communicate concerns, changes, incidents, and employment progress to the appropriate team members
• Provide transportation to job sites, community activities, and other authorized services
• Use trained crisis-prevention, de-escalation, and NVCI techniques when needed
• Report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter
• Supporting individuals during group activities and community outings
• Providing supervision during program hours and transitions
• Leading recreational, volunteer, educational, or skill-building activities
• Teaching communication, social, community-safety, and independent living skills
• Supporting individuals with behavioral, personal care, mobility, or other needs within the employee’s training
• Providing transportation and maintaining required supervision in community settings
• Following individual service plans, behavior plans, and program protocols
• Flexibility between Supported Employment and Day Program services is an essential function of this position.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Postpartum wellness package
• Hospital indemnity coverage
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Monthly employer contribution to dependent care accounts
• Accident and short-term disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Discounted cell phone plans
• 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health, legal, and financial resources
• Paid professional development and certification opportunities
• Free clinical supervision for qualifying degrees and licenses
• Annual anniversary gifts and celebrations
• Bonus opportunities for all positions
• Dream Project Five- and Ten-Year Anniversary Trips
• Virtual Sleep Training and Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents
• Weekly meal services for eligible new parents
• Supplemental parental leave pay for qualifying employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed