Direct Support Person (Job Coach)

We hope to have your support for up to four hours each week on Monday afternoons .

Hourly $17.00 to $18.00

We are delighted to share the opportunity to work with Matt, a 40-year-old Madison resident with Down Syndrome.

We are seeking an individual excited about working with diverse populations.

Matt is a very independent individual but would rely on your support to be present and coach him with various activities, including but not limited to the following:

• Walking through the neighborhood
• Playing board or card games
• Volunteering at local food pantries
• Pulling and processing library books
• Assisting at area grade schools

All activities will be arranged by Matt's mother, Nancy, with whom Matt lives.

Matt lives just west of the UW-Madison campus next to Wingra School (just off of Monroe Street).

His residence is very accessible via multiple bus routes along Monroe St.

The D route, specifically, stops just down the hill.

Expected hourly rate of $17/hour.

• Transportation to and from arranged activities ( all will be accessible via public transportation )

• Experience in caregiver settings
• Experience with diverse populations
• Interest in working with special needs population

Please send an email expressing your interest in interviewing to [email protected].

In your email, please include the following:

• SUBJECT: Direct Support Person (Job Coach) Opportunity
• BODY: Your name and contact information Your Monday availability A brief statement about your interest (1-2 sentences) A brief statement about your background/experience (2-3 sentences)

Once we receive your email, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you.