DSP Career Coach

Benchmark Human Services•Fort Wayne, IN

1h•Onsite

About The Position

Benchmark Human Services is seeking a Career Coach for its Fort Wayne office. The DSP Career Coach provides employment support and assistance in a work center environment to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The role supports individuals in attaining personal and pre-vocational goals through hands-on instruction, coaching, and supervision in facility and community-based settings. Using a person-centered approach, the coach promotes skill-building, independence, and engagement through individualized activities, career-readiness training, and enrichment programs while maintaining a safe and structured environment. Successful applicants attend paid training to obtain required certifications.

Requirements

Reliable transportation to get to work.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.
High school diploma or GED.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Willingness to learn.
Organization and strong time-management skills.
Problem-solving ability.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a production or factory setting.
Previous experience working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

Implement daily curriculum, pre-vocational training, and enrichment programs based on clients’ goals in classroom, community, or production settings.
Lead facility-based and community-based training activities to develop career-readiness skills; this may include transporting clients into the community, with use of a personal vehicle potentially required.
Model appropriate workplace, social, and self-management skills.
Encourage active participation, engagement, and self-advocacy.
Distribute training materials and tools and instruct individuals on their safe use.
Where applicable, complete quality checks and final inspections on outgoing orders according to ISO or agency standards.
Follow and implement Behavior Support Plans (BSPs), Person Centered Individualized Support Plans (PCISPs), and Individualized Support Plans (ISPs).
Provide supervision and assistance with personal care needs as appropriate.
Ensure the health, safety, and dignity of individuals served during program activities.
Participate in crisis intervention and report incidents promptly according to agency policy.
Immediately report changes in condition and suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to a supervisor or department head.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation of daily activities, progress toward goals, production activities, and incidents.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, trainings, and production meetings as required.
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and Program Coordinators to support continuity of care and service quality.
Provide bus and lunch coverage as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.