Employment Services DSP/ Job Coach - Spencer

Hope Haven Inc.•Spencer, IA

About The Position

Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual. We are looking for a part time Job Coach to empower our clients with independent life skills. As a Job Coach, you’ll show clients how they can apply their natural gifts and talents to their work responsibilities, and you’ll help them develop the social and job-related skills necessary to navigate the workplace. To be successful, you’ll not only need creativity, great people skills, and superior organization talents, but you will also need lots of energy and a contagiously positive attitude.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED/HSED (High School Equivalency Diploma)
Valid Class C driver’s license required
Provide proof of state minimum insurance coverage and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.
Ability to supervise, teach, train, and motivate persons with disabilities, to reach their potential.
Must be computer literate.
Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.

Responsibilities

Instruct clients on specific job and work skills. Models and uses good decision-making skills and accesses appropriate resources to assist in providing high quality services.
Complete assessments on clients as requested by Employment Specialist. Assist in providing input into development of client program plans.
Communicate openly with Employment Specialist regarding client performance, behavior, and other concerns. Complete performance charts and documentation requirements as requested.
Assure production and quality standards are met each day.
Promote integration at the work site whenever possible through social interaction opportunities at break times, physical proximity of workers, and by encouraging participating in social activities available to all workers at the work site. Acts as a liaison in the community to ensure smooth transitions and continuity of service.
Train clients in emergency procedures and safety measures among team and clients. Follows all safety procedures, promotes personal safety and safety measures among team and clients.
Train and provide assistance to clients with recording accurate timecard information. Assure quality and accuracy of timecard before submitting for payroll.
Provide job coaching at various sites as assigned.
Complies with documentation policies by submitting accurate and timely paperwork, including progress notes, billing sheets, timesheets, expense logs, and other required reports. Maintains documentation of services provided that clearly and legibly reflects the client’s goals, staff intervention and support, client response, and progress made.
Completion of client training and wages progress reports.

Benefits

Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
Free $15,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
403B Retirement Plan with 8% employer match after one year
Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Temporary Medical Leave (TML)
Holidays based on status of employment
Bereavement Leave
Military Leave
Jury Duty
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program)
BVU Partnership Educational Benefits
Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet