Direct Support Professional / Job Coach (Full-Time)

Progressive Directions, Inc. (PDI) – Dickson, TN

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Approximately 40 hours per week
• Non-Exempt/Hourly Position
• Flexible schedule required based on participant needs
• May include days, afternoons, evenings, nights, and weekends
• The MAPs Coach reports directly to the MAPs Program Director and does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Employment & Career Development

Independent Living Skills

• Support participants as they learn skills such as:
• Home safety
• Personal hygiene and self-care
• Health management
• Meal planning and basic food preparation
• Grocery shopping and budgeting
• Personal money management
• Household responsibilities
• Using enabling technology to increase independence

Community Navigation

Enabling Technology

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide direct and remote support to MAPs participants based on their individualized goals.
• Help participants work toward goals established throughout Years 1, 2, and 3 of the MAPs program.
• Work with the MAPs Program Director to develop individualized community resource maps.
• Promote participant choice, independence, dignity, respect, self-determination, and quality of life.
• Encourage participants to make informed choices and take an active role in setting their own goals.
• Help participants develop skills rather than simply completing tasks for them.
• Maintain participant safety while encouraging independence and appropriate risk-taking.
• Document services, activities, observations, progress, and participant responses accurately and on time.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
• Communicate concerns or changes involving participants to the MAPs Program Director.
• Administer medications according to Medication Safety requirements when applicable.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants, families, natural supports, employers, community partners, and other resources.
• Attend required meetings and training.
• Follow all PDI policies, procedures, safety requirements, and emergency procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Why PDI?

What We're Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid unrestricted driver's license
• Ability to utilize enabling technology
• Ability to successfully complete required MAPs certifications and training
• Ability to successfully complete CPR and First Aid certification
• Ability to successfully complete Medication Administration training when required
• Ability to complete Relias and other required PDI training

Employment Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successfully completing applicable requirements, including:
• Criminal background screening
• Drug Test
• Required registry and employment eligibility checks
• TB screening or assessment within required timeframes
• Any additional security or program-related clearances
• Required MAPs and PDI training and certifications

Physical Requirements

• This position may require employees to sit, stand, and walk for varying periods of time. Depending on the needs of the person being supported, employees may also need to bend, stoop, kneel, push, pull, assist with transfers or mobility, and lift or support up to approximately 50 pounds.