Vocational Support Specialist (Job Coach)

Caregiver•Blackfoot, ID

19h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Vocational Support Specialist / Vocational Paraprofessional (VPP/Job Coach) for Journeys DDA, you will play a crucial role in providing support, and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. You will work closely with individuals, their families, and employers in the community assisting these individuals to learn and accurately carry out job duties. You will help provide one-on-one training tailored to the needs and enhance the overall quality of life for those you serve. Your compassionate nature, patience, and understanding will be essential in building positive relationships and creating a supportive environment for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
18 years old or older
Pass a Criminal Background check
Have reliable transportation with current car insurance and driver’s license
Become certified in First-Aid and CPR on date of hire and maintain throughout entirety of employment.
Maintain all required licenses and certifications
Maintain high standards of ethical conduct

Nice To Haves

We can help you obtain this certification!

Responsibilities

Perform individual instruction pertinent to participants job and goals they are working on
Deliver instruction to practice skills to work on individualized participant goals
Reinforce learned skills through individualized practice
Daily documentation of results of instructional tasks and summarize data
Analyze participant performance errors
Attend weekly training for a total of 12 hours annually, as well as completing any other training required for services provided
Meet with direct supervisor monthly for observations
Coordinate communication with parent/guardian with direct supervisor or scheduler
Turn in data sheets daily for time clock to be verified for payroll
Channel concerns, questions, and information to direct supervisor
Other duties and responsibilities specified by supervisor