Direct Support Professional- Job Coach

Part Time Position- 1st Shift

Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

Starting $16.63 per hour + shift premium

• Paid Training
• Quarterly Bonuses
• Aflac Coverage

Preferred Supports is seeking to hire for a job coach position located in the Holland. In this role, you will provide support and training for assigned consumers at their worksite. Will include hands-on work to assist a consumer with work pace and quality. Emphasis is on consumer learning and retaining employability skills and information to prepare for future independent work in the community. Must ensure quality by inspecting consumer assignments. Provide supports for consumers including : safety, social, behavior, and work skills. Act as an advocate for assigned consumers in order to achieve their highest level of independence.

Responsibilities :

1. Maintain confidentiality and consumer rights throughout all activities and assignments.

2. Respect the individual dignity, rights, and privacy of each client.

3. Develop positive rapport with assigned consumers by learning about their interests, skills, and abilities.

4. Maintain a professional demeanor, with a focus on advocacy, respect and demonstrating a strong work ethic

5. Track individual consumer productivity and maintain documentation

6. Prepare workspace for consumers

7. Verify consumer completed work to specifications

8. Monitor consumer production techniques for adherence to established work instructions

9. Maintain a working knowledge of all products and work instructions in order to train consumers

10. Develop and complete task analysis, training plans, and job coaching reports accurately and timely.

11. Develop and maintain positive relationships with employers and co-workers to assure support of client / employee

12. Communicate in a professional, timely manner all information, concerns, and emergencies to team members.

13. Attendance and participation in all assigned training, and team meetings as requested.

14. Creatively problem-solve, prioritize and plan with the team to assure follow-through of schedules.

15. Complete necessary and required paperwork.

16. Follow established policies and procedures related to the assigned task

17. Support individuals in the Muskegon and Grand Haven areas.

18. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

1. Experience and understanding of people who have developmental / behavioral issues

2. Keen eye for detail

3. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

4. Good verbal and written communication skills

5. Ability to maintain harmonious relationships.

6. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and insurance

7. High school diploma / Equivalent.

8. Clear criminal record.

9. Ability to learn and pass all required training.

10. TB Test.

Schedule : Part Time available

Looking for highly motivated individuals who can think quickly and improvise when plans change and can think outside the box.

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Please give us a call at the office. ext. 112 if you have any trouble with our online application.

Our office hours are Monday - Friday from 9 : 00 am to 4 : 00 pm.

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