Job Support Coach
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Together, Making a Difference
Are you passionate about helping others and making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? You could be the perfect candidate to be an Job Support Coach in our Day Services Program with Opportunity Services in Rochester, MN! This is a community-based role where you will accompany one of our client work crews to a local business, providing job coaching and other employment supports.
*We are hosting an open interview event on September 28th from 9am to 1pm for all current openings in Rochester, MN. Visit our website at www.oppserv.org for more details.*
OS team members spend their days coaching groups of individuals at their workplace, implementing community-based recreational activities/outings, and providing supports to meet our consumers' physical, emotional, and interpersonal needs. Our culture at OS is defined by our teamwork of helping, listening to and supporting one throughout the organization. We are looking for new team members who want to Make a Difference and care about the people they serve and work with!
No Nights or Weekends!
Hours and Benefits of the Job Support Coach:
The starting pay rate for this position is $18.00-$21.00/hour. Education and experience are considered when extending offers.
Monday – Friday: Approx. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm - No Nights or Weekends required!
Full Time Position Benefits also include: Medical - 100% of employee premiums paid by employer. Family coverage is also available. Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance (we pay $500 towards your student loans every 6 months!) Retirement Savings Bonus Employer Contribution to a Dependent Care FSA Opportunities for Advancement
Medical - 100% of employee premiums paid by employer. Family coverage is also available.
Dental, Vision, & Disability Insurance
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement & Student Loan Assistance (we pay $500 towards your student loans every 6 months!)
Retirement Savings Bonus
Employer Contribution to a Dependent Care FSA
Opportunities for Advancement
Responsibilities of the Job Support Coach :
Provide supervision to clients at work, meal times and other various activities in the community.
Provide quality assistance with all personal cares.
Facilitate interactions between work teams with their work community and the greater population.
Assists in interaction through positive reinforcement, positive programming, engagement, and the use of alternative communication strategies.
Provide and assist clients with medication.
Assist in the transportation of clients using company vehicles.
Provide and assist with hooking up wheelchairs and using lift vehicles.
Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Candidate Requirements:
- Desire to work with adults with disabilities and/or behavioral needs
- High School Diploma
- Ability to obtain DOT certification
- Clean driving record
- Ability to bend, squat, kneel, torque, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, and reach above shoulders
- Position also known as: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Employment Specialist
About Opportunity Services
Nonprofit disability-services organization providing day support and employment assistance to adults with disabilities in Minnesota.
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