Job Coach-Direct Support Professional

Job Coach-Direct Support Professional

28 Jul 2025
Colorado, Colorado springs 00000 Colorado springs USA

Job Coach-Direct Support Professional

Job Coaches assist Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to maintain employment. A job coach assists with the application process, mock interviews, as well as the interview process. The Job Coach is a mentor, an advocate, and works side-by-side with clients to help them maintain employment. Job coaches help to enhance client strengths and improve client job skills. You will work with community employers at work sites, in support of the clients we serve. Must be able to communicate with other agencies in the community. You will work side-by-side, be an advocate with employers for people with disabilities who need assistance in functioning in a workplace. Job Coach must have good communication skills, the ability to work independently, proactive and partnered with critical thinking skills are prerequisites for this job.

Duties/Responsibilities

Develop employment plans

Work side-by-side with clients

Communicate with clients about their goals and ambitions

Assist clients to discover and overcome their personal barriers and set goals

Assess the strengths of individuals and teach them to use them effectively

Guide clients in learning to complete job tasks

Help in the development of job skills on site

Provide coaching in effective job search techniques

Assist people developing social and life skills

Advise on workplace accommodations for people with disabilities

Monitor and evaluate the progress of clients

Keep records and documentation and prepare appropriate reports

Ability to adhere to regulations and standards

Team player

Minimum Provider Qualifications

Must have a High School Diploma

Experience preferred working with individuals with disabilities or willingness

to be trained.

Must be able to pass background checks

Able to pass a drug test

Ability to adhere to regulations and standards

Working knowledge of MS Office Suite

Must have a valid driver's license, insurance, and personal transportation

Ability to pass state-required testing.

This job requires you to drive your vehicle.

Healthcare benefits:

Medical Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Dental

Vision

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