Employment Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Blue Heron Programs•Sacramento, CA

26d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Heron Programs is a community-based behavioral employment program that supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Our Employment Counselors (ECs) work closely with Program Managers (PMs) and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). The BCBA develops individualized behavioral plans that ECs can implement throughout their daily support, using positive strategies tailored to each participant's goals. As an Employment Counselor, you will work with adults with developmental disabilities to build the skills necessary to gain and maintain competitive integrated employment. Using our training, curriculum, and your own ingenuity and talent, you will help participants develop: Job readiness skills On the job hard and soft skills Coping strategies New behaviors Social skills Community resources And more!

Requirements

High school diploma
A reliable car (4-door, minimum 4 seater)
Clean driving record
Clean background check
Working computer and high-speed internet capable of connecting to Zoom
CPR/FA certification (within 30 days of being hired; we reimburse this cost)

Responsibilities

Meet daily with 2 participants
Plan and lead activities that support in the development of new skills and new behaviors related to your participants goals
Support participants through job readiness and soft skills curriculum
Support participants to develop coping skills that help them in their daily lives
Use behavioral strategies to encourage growth, build resilience, and foster positive daily habits
Help participants understand and manage behavioral challenges in a supportive and respectful way, using positive reinforcement and individualized strategies
Provide transportation for participants to and from program activities
Plan weekly schedules with participants focused around their goals
Attend daily virtual staff meetings and bi-weekly 1:1’s with your manager
Lead in person and virtual activities to support social connections between participants
Once participants secure a job, provide support at their worksites to ensure success in their job duties
Other duties as needed