Direct Care Worker - Job Coaching

Job DetailsJob Location: Colorado Springs, CO - Colorado Springs, CO 80909-8090Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High SchoolSalary Range: $17.00 - $22.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesAbout Griffith Centers PASA Griffith Centers' PASA is committed to supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including those who are behaviorally challenged and/or medically fragile. Our mission is to encourage members to develop and express their unique potential, focusing on capability rather than disability.   What We Offer: Competitive Pay: $17 - $22/hr Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefit Participation in our 403b retirement plan Employee Assistance Program Paid time off and paid holidays Colorado sick leave in accordance with Colorado Health Families and Workplaces (HFWA) Tuition reimbursement Professional development and training/certification opportunities   What You’ll Do Support Members in Reaching Their Career Goals Link members with collaborative employer relationships to achieve competitive employment goals. Assist members with benefits counseling (e.g., SSI, Medicaid impact), reporting earnings, and navigating disclosure of psychiatric status to employers. Provide On-the-Job Coaching and Case Management Deliver individualized job coaching and ongoing follow-along supports to help members succeed in their roles.  Develops an individual employment (and/or education) plan with members.  Offer key education and support for employers, family members, and other stakeholders (with member permission). Maintain Accurate Documentation and Partner Communication Returns phone calls and reacts to situations in a timely manner.  Work closely with the Program Director to keep participant records up to date. Coordinate monthly, in-person meetings with DVR counselors and submit required monthly reports. Engage the Community and Promote the Program Conduct proactive outreach to members who have disengaged to support re-engagement. Build and maintain strong relationships with local employers and community partners. Represent the Program Director or designee in internal and external meetings as needed. Manage Transportation and Additional Supports Transport members as needed using a personal vehicle that meets safety requirements. Provide supported education services for members pursuing academic or skills training. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Program Director or designated supervisor.   Who You Are You’ll thrive in this role if you are: A strong communicator who enjoys building rapport with diverse groups. A problem-solver who adapts quickly and works well independently. Driven by purpose and passionate about helping people overcome barriers. Comfortable working in the community and embracing a flexible schedule.   Qualifications: An associate’s degree is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.   Safety Care certification within 60 days of hire.   Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) credential or the ability to obtain it within 60 days of hire.   CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.   Must have open availability to accommodate member schedules. Will spend 65% or more of scheduled work hours at a member’s job site.   Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one with a clean motor vehicle record, along with the ability to transport clients in your personal vehicle. Must successfully complete a comprehensive background screening as a condition of employment. This screening includes initial and ongoing state criminal background checks, fingerprinting, sex offender registry searches, and abuse and neglect clearances. If the employee has lived in any other state within the past five years, equivalent background and abuse/neglect checks from those states will also be conducted. In addition, employees are required to complete a health evaluation or physical examination prior to beginning service to confirm fitness for duty, and annually thereafter.   Must be at least 21 years of age.   Schedule 40 hours per week (schedule varies, including evenings and weekends)   Why Griffith Centers? Community Impact: Be part of a team that is dedicated to serving the local community and making a difference in the lives of children and families. Values-Driven Culture! Embody our core values: service oriented, psychological and physical safety, ethical, passionate, and collaborative and see how they can transform lives. Exciting Challenges: Thrive in a fast-paced, community setting that creates dynamic, vibrant, and diverse activities and interactions, and every day presents new opportunities for growth and learning.   Equal Employment Opportunity: Griffith Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ADA Compliance: If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact at hr@griffithcenters.org. Drug-Free Workplace: As a federal contractor Griffith Centers maintains a policy of a drug-free workplace. Candidates for employment must pass a drug screen, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing. Employment with Griffith Centers is "at-will." Except as may be required by state law, employment with Griffith Centers is at-will, meaning that either you or Griffith Centers may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, subject only to applicable law. All employees may be subject to an initial evaluation period of approximately 90 days; however, this initial evaluation does not guarantee any term of employment, and the employer may exercise the right to end their work relationship with the company for any reason. Completion of the introductory period does not alter the at-will nature of employment.Qualifications