DSP Job Coach, No Weekends

Merrick Inc. • Vadnais Heights, MN

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About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Coach works in Merrick, Inc.’s Offsite Services Department, supporting and coaching clients at their community work locations. The role helps clients work as independently as possible by assisting with their daily routines and work tasks, addressing their needs and concerns, and ensuring quality standards are met. The DSP transports clients to and from work locations using a company vehicle and completes attendance and payroll records in the data system. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with a set schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; there are no weekends or evenings. Merrick, Inc. provides life enrichment, employment, and adult day services to more than 400 clients and has a 60-year history of leadership in person-centered planning, self-advocacy, and meaningful work options.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Six months or more of relevant experience.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to use electronic devices, including databases and internet-based applications.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check and drug/alcohol test following a conditional job offer.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Ongoing commitment to strengthening diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

• A current DOT medical examiner certificate and medical waiver.

Responsibilities

• Transport clients to their work locations in a company vehicle.
• Assist, coach, and train clients in various work tasks.
• Interact with and coach clients in their day-to-day work routines.
• Ensure quality standards are met.
• Support clients’ concerns and needs.
• Complete client attendance and payroll records in the data system.
• Transport clients back to Merrick, Inc. at the end of the workday.

Benefits

• Six health insurance options through Medica.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 3% 403(b) retirement match.
• 10 hours of accrued paid time off per month.
• Free life insurance for employees and all dependents.
• Performance-based annual wage increases.
• A great work environment and clients to work with.

What This Job Offers

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