Job Coach/ Direct Support Person

CCAR • Charleston, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Job Coach/Direct Support Person (DSP) will support people served at the Community Day Services Program by accompanying them to community work sites as they work and/or seek employment. In addition, the job coach will support people as they engage in leisure and recreational activities of their choice with an emphasis on community-based experiences. The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive in a variety of weather conditions during the day or at night
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Provide proof of a high school diploma (via transcripts) or GED from an accredited educational institution
• Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46) and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check
• Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Successfully complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with IDHS requirements (if not already certified as a Direct Support Person)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting people with I/DD is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop a rapport with persons served, their families, and area employers/volunteer sites
• Transport people in the community to activities of their choosing, their worksites, and/or to/from the program from their homes in agency-owned vehicles
• Support people by assisting with daily living needs, such as grooming/hygiene, as needed
• Model appropriate workplace behavior at the program and in the community
• Provide support and guidance regarding workplace behavior/etiquette, understanding workplace laws/rules, and completion of job tasks
• Review individualized plans and document the services provided on a daily basis
• Accurately record time spent at work sites
• Actively participate in team meetings
• Assist in planning and implementing other day program activities based on the input of those served

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance (including Teledoc)
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance options
• Life Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance options
• Flexible spending account option
• Profit-sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403 (b) investment plan option

What This Job Offers

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