What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP, Job Coach position at Witco, Inc.?
Witco is currently seeking part-time job coaches, evenings and weekends
Witco is a not-for-profit human services agency serving persons with disabilities in Southwestern Idaho since 1974. At Witco we provide life-changing opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide job coaching services to individuals with disabilities at their place of employment. This includes coaching, modeling, mentoring, and advocating for participants with disabilities while they are on the job.
Essential Job Functions:
Provide work and employment training services training to people who are cognitively, behaviorally and/or physically disabled.
Provide or arrange transportation if needed
Monitor progress towards goals, collect data on all services provided, evaluate results, make recommendations.
Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively.
Teach and model job skills and guide in learning to complete job tasks.
Assist the employee with soft skills such as social skills and communication in the workplace.
Counsel employee on fine-tuning work habits/skills to maintain employment.
Help the employee stay motivated through difficult times.
Encourage the development of self-esteem and independence.
Work with the employer to identify their needs and workplace goals, and the employee's role in them.
Complete required documentation and maintain accurate records, prepare reports if needed
This is a great opportunity to earn extra income doing meaningful work.
In addition to rewarding work, Witco employees enjoy a great company culture, opportunity for growth, competitive compensation, holiday pay and paid time off for Part Time at 25 hours a week.
Apply at our website: www.witcoinc.net
Email Resume: hjulian@witcoinc.net
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
Must complete an obtain clearance for Criminal History, with fingerprinting, employment references, and pre-hire drug screen required.
Salary : $16 - $16
