AGENCY MISSION/ PHILOSOPHY The employee will support the agency’s mission to empower lives through individual care and inclusive community support. We strive to: * Treat everyone with dignity and respect * Honor and support rights and confidentiality * Promote the best possible health with protection from abuse, neglect and exploitation * Engage with honesty, integrity, and ethical standards in actions and communications * Comply with applicable laws and regulations to prevent fraud, waste, conflict of interest, and inaccuracy in record-keeping   JOB SUMMARY The Job Coach/Direct Support Person (DSP) will support people served at the Community Day Services Program by accompanying them to community work sites as they work and/or seek employment. In addition, the job coach will support people as they engage in leisure and recreational activities of their choice with an emphasis on community-based experiences.   QUALIFICATIONS * Possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to drive in a variety of weather conditions during the day or at night * Must be at least 18 years old * Provide proof of a high school diploma (via transcripts) or GED from an accredited educational institution * Must pass a criminal background check, as required by the Healthcare Worker Background Check Act (225 ILCS 46) and a DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect background check * Successfully complete and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification * Successfully complete Direct Support Person training in accordance with IDHS requirements (if not already certified as a Direct Support Person) * Experience supporting people with I/DD is preferred   PRIMARY DUTIES * Develop a rapport with persons served, their families, and area employers/volunteer sites * Transport people in the community to activities of their choosing, their worksites, and/or to/from the program from their homes in agency-owned vehicles  * Support people by assisting with daily living needs, such as grooming/hygiene, as needed * Model appropriate workplace behavior at the program and in the community * Provide support and guidance regarding workplace behavior/etiquette, understanding workplace laws/rules, and completion of job tasks * Review individualized plans and document the services provided on a daily basis * Accurately record time spent at work sites * Actively participate in team meetings * Assist in planning and implementing other day program activities based on the input of those served   SCHEDULE * Permanent Full-Time (40 hour per week) * Primarily Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm with the possibility of occasional evenings and/or weekends, depending upon worksite needs * Major holidays off   WAGES $18.75/hour to start with a $0.50/hour increase after completion of paid training   PAY SCHEDULE Paid every two weeks with a direct deposit option   BENEFITS * Paid Time Off * Paid Holidays * Health Insurance (including Teledoc) * Short and Long-term Disability Insurance options * Life Insurance * Dental and Vision Insurance options * Flexible spending account option * Profit-sharing * Employee Assistance Program * 403 (b) investment plan option   QUESTIONS Text us at (501) 203-9636 or call (217) 460-9119 with questions.