What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional/Employment position at Gesher Human Services?
DEPARTMENT: Vocational Services
SUPERVISOR: Direct Support Professional/Employment Supervisor
Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION |
Direct Support Professionals/Employment help adults with disabilities achieve long-term success and fulfillment in work and life by helping them become independent and integrated into their communities. In Skill Building, Job Coaches help individuals build their skills and become more integrated into the community through meaningful volunteer work at local non-profits. At our Supported Employment sites, Job Coaches assist individuals in successfully finding and maintaining a job that meets their skills, interests and abilities with on-going support. |
QUALIFICATIONS |
Education: High School Diploma or equivalency required, two years of college preferred Other: Must be at least 21 years of age. Work experience with individuals with developmental, emotional and/or physical impairments preferred. Receipts Rights training required within 30 days of hire. First Aid and CPR certification required within 90 days of hire. Working knowledge of training techniques, behavior modification and task analysis. Individuals who are fluent in American Sign Language is a plus. Skills sufficient to work at community sites with considerable independence and to exercise reasonable judgment in handling challenges until supervisory back up is provided. Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with the people that we serve, employers, public and staff. Composition skills sufficient to prepare required reports. Driving record must be sufficient to meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier and will be run annually along with criminal background check, to comply with funding source requirements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed. |
WORKING CONDITIONS |
Environmental conditions:
Physical requirements:
Accommodation(s): As appropriate and fiscally reasonable. |
NON-EXEMPT This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act. |
The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.
This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.”
Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
