Direct Support Professional

STATUS OF POSITION:

All positions subject to funding availability. SCRS-IL is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at SCRS-IL is for no definite period of time and can be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time and by either party.

Job Type: Full-time 35 hours per week Mon-Fri ( 8:30am-4:00pm)

Pay: $19 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

High school or equivalent (Preferred) (A.A Degree Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide job coaching assistance to persons with disabilities in their current employment position.

Provide peer training, peer assistance, peer teaching, peer motivation, and/or peer supervision of the client in a work environment through on-site and off-site peer job coaching as needed.

Develop teaching and learning strategies for the client to be able to meet performance expectations.

Provide weekly and monthly consumer progress notes to Regional Center Counselors, and Employment Specialist(s) and upload reports into database.

Identify areas of appropriate and inappropriate personal social functioning (using existing resources, reports, personal observation, and communication with counselor, consumer, family members, and others as needed).

Work closely with employers and client(s) to ensure successful 90 day employment retention.

Maintain regular contact with Employment Specialist, DOR Counselor, RC Counselor, and Employer regarding the client’s progress and status.

Submit accurate and timely SCRS-IL time sheets for the purpose of wage compensation for work performed every two weeks.

Develop an Individual Service Plan with timetable to address the identified barriers and track progress.

Serves as liaison with Consumer, RC Counselor, Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor and potential or actual employer.

Coordinates Pre-Employment Training, Job Preparation through Job Club and individualized training, including arranging for classroom, necessary supplies, notifying consumers, etc.

Works with consumer to develop and formulate their Master Applications and Resumes that highlight their vocational skills and interests.

Provides leadership in developing and promoting marketing initiatives and strategic planning for both consumers and the business industry.

Represent agency to public and private entities for purposes of outreach, public relations, systems change, advocacy, and fund development.

Provide peer assistance, peer leadership and outreach to Peer Support Group Networks as identified.

Assist with Independent Living educational, supportive classes and workshops as identified.

Prepare monthly reports for Program Managers as directed.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Non-Discrimination

Good interpersonal skills, patience, compassion and a caring attitude

Experience with computers and Microsoft Applications

Valid CDL and proof of automobile insurance

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

Experience and/or background with persons with disabilities

(If needed this position is also open for Part-Time hours 8:30am-2:45pm)

Email Resume: storres@scrs-ilc.org