Job Coach Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Horizon Project, a nonprofit supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is hiring a Job Coach Direct Support Professional to assist clients in Day Support, Community Living, and Job Coaching services. The role involves planning activities aligned with clients’ personal goals, taking clients on community outings, teaching job skills, helping clients obtain employment, and coaching them at work. It also includes personal care, medication administration, documentation, maintaining adaptive equipment, transportation in a company vehicle, and teamwork in a busy care environment. Prior experience or certifications are not required; experience may be considered when determining starting pay. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (40 hours per week), with occasional weekend or evening hours required. Pay is $16–$18.50 per hour depending on experience, plus $1 per hour when job coaching with a client. The position is active and requires mobility, communication, and the ability to monitor and respond to participants’ needs. Duties are performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
Requirements
- Must be over 18 years of age.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test.
- Must pass a pre-employment driving-record screening.
- Must maintain a clean driving record during employment.
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must pass a pre-employment Oregon DHS background check and maintain a clean background check.
- Must communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, and speaking.
- Basic computer skills, including typing and using email and a printer/copier.
- Ability to remain calm in a chaotic environment.
- Teamwork and creative-thinking skills.
- Punctuality and organization.
- Ability to monitor and observe program participants and react quickly to their physical actions.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and operate keyboard-driven equipment.
- Ability to attend activities and meetings within Umatilla County.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience may be considered when determining starting pay.
Responsibilities
- Plan activities for clients that support their personal goals.
- Take clients on community outings, such as trips to the fair or bowling alley.
- Use a company vehicle to transport clients; personal vehicles are not to be used for this purpose.
- Teach clients job skills and help them obtain employment.
- Provide job coaching and support clients at their jobs.
- Assist clients with toileting, showering or bathing, and brushing their teeth.
- Administer client medications.
- Remain on task in a busy or chaotic environment.
- Support multiple clients at once.
- Use a computer to document client medication and daily activities.
- Maintain adaptive equipment, including wheelchairs and walkers.
- Work as part of a team to complete duties and support clients.
Benefits
- Partially company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
- Voluntary employee-paid critical illness, hospital, and accident insurance.
- Employment is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
- Company vehicle provided for client transportation.
- Paid sick and vacation days.
- 1.5x pay for working on holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
