What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP - LIFE SKILLS SPECIALIST - FULL TIME position at BCRC - Beaver County Rehabilitation Center?
"Be Part of Something"
Join Our Team and Love What You Do
If you are looking for work that is rewarding and would like to inspire and assist others in Beaver County while working in an environment filled with variety, then join BCRC's team for work that is both fulfilling and purposeful.
Our team engages, inspires, and equips clients to overcome vocational barriers and live lives that are more independent through community activities, volunteerism and through job seeking and acquisition.
In this role you will play a vital role in the day-to-day work needed to help people with disabilities live, learn, work, and engage in their communities.
A successful candidate will convey a positive attitude, creativity, basic computer skills, a valid driver's license and be able to pass background checks and clearances. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is helpful but training is provided.
A typical day might include:
- Participating in activities with participants as they work to reach individual goals through community events or volunteerism.
- Providing oversight and job skills training to participants as they work in a vocational workshop, mobile worksites, or through volunteer opportunities.
- Equipping participants to gain independent life skills such as: riding public transportation, ordering at a restaurant, social skills, and peer interaction, managing their money, and much more.
- Coaching participants in identifying and pursuing employment opportunities including networking with area businesses, researching the job market, resume writing, and interviewing skills.
- Documenting participant service notes and outcomes.
Opportunities in Beaver County:
- WIN Services is typically Mon-Fri daylight between 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., requires some flexibility to provide support to our participants with evening and weekend employment. Part-time hours are 3-4 days a week.
- Vocational Workshop is typically daylight hours Mon-Fri between 7:15 a.m.- 3:15 p.m. Part-time hours are 4-days a week, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Benefits:
BCRC offers a robust employee benefit package for Full time staff that is designed for employee needs and the needs of their family. Comprehensive benefits for staff who qualify include competitive compensation; health insurance; vision insurance; dental reimbursement plan; retirement plan; short-term/long-term disability insurance; life and AD&D insurance. Full-time and part time employees receive - Paid time off plus 11 paid holidays.
BCRC (Beaver County Rehabilitation Center) is a local non-profit agency that has been around for over 50 years. We are committed to providing support and training services which promote the development of persons with disabilities who seek to overcome vocational challenges and improve their level of independence. We are an equal opportunity employer recruiting for full and part-time positions. Full job details can be viewed by visiting us at www.bcrcinc.net
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17
