Direct Support Professional

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Job Mentors provide on-the-job coaching and support to people with

disabilities working at their job site in the community. Serves as an

instructor, mentor, and advocate for individuals on assigned caseload.

Essential Job Functions

Assure all services contained in person centered plan are provided

either directly or in coordination with other Support Professionals.

• Provide work and employment training services training to people who

are cognitively, behaviorally and/or physically disabled.

• Provide or arrange transportation as required.
• Monitor progress towards goals, collect data on all services

provided, evaluate results, make recommendations.

• Complete documentation and maintain accurate records, prepare

reports as required.

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

effectively.

• Teach job skills to the employee 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 employees role in them.

• 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*