Direct Support Professional - Supported Employment Focus

Build Job Skills. Support Independence. Create Meaningful Opportunities.
Sample Supports’ is seeking a dependable and encouraging Job/Career Coach to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop vocational skills, obtain meaningful employment, and succeed in community workplaces.
Job Coaches typically work one-on-one or with small groups at community job sites. You will provide hands-on instruction, supervision, advocacy, and individualized support while helping each person build confidence and independence.
Although Supported Employment is the primary focus, this position is part of our combined employment and day-services team. Employees must also be willing to provide Day Program coverage based on individual, staffing, and program needs.
Team members often describe this work as life-changing and incredibly rewarding. We know you can choose to work anywhere, choose an organization where your work makes a difference.
Culture Index Requirement
To be considered for this role, you must complete the
Culture Index Survey. This is not a test, and there are no right or wrong answers. It helps us build well-balanced teams and match people with roles where they can thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
Provide individualized job coaching at community workplaces
Teach job duties, workplace routines, time management, communication, and professional behavior
Help individuals understand and meet employer expectations
Support individuals in building confidence, independence, and long-term employment stability
Provide on-site training, supervision, advocacy, and problem-solving
Communicate regularly with individuals, workplace supervisors, families, and interdisciplinary team members
Identify barriers to employment and help develop practical support strategies
Follow each individual’s service plan, employment goals, behavior plan, supervision requirements, and safety protocols
Complete daily service notes, employment tracking, progress updates, and billing documentation within required timelines
Communicate concerns, changes, incidents, and employment progress to the appropriate team members
Provide transportation to job sites, community activities, and other authorized services
Use trained crisis-prevention, de-escalation, and NVCI techniques when needed
Report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter
Supporting individuals during group activities and community outings
Providing supervision during program hours and transitions
Leading recreational, volunteer, educational, or skill-building activities
Teaching communication, social, community-safety, and independent living skills
Supporting individuals with behavioral, personal care, mobility, or other needs within the employee’s training
Providing transportation and maintaining required supervision in community settings
Following individual service plans, behavior plans, and program protocols
Flexibility between Supported Employment and Day Program services is an essential function of this position.
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old due to driving responsibilities
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
Willingness to transport individuals receiving services in a personal or agency vehicle as assigned
Ability to meet required motor vehicle record and insurance standards
Ability to work independently in community and workplace settings
Strong communication, patience, reliability, and problem-solving skills
Ability to complete accurate electronic documentation on time
Ability to remain calm and professional during behavioral escalations or emergencies
Ability to work with individuals who may display unpredictable, aggressive, or high-risk behaviors
Willingness and ability to perform trained NVCI physical interventions when necessary to maintain safety
Ability to meet the physical requirements of employment and Day Program assignments
Ability to pass required criminal background and protection-services checks
Previous experience in disability services, employment support, education, behavioral health, or human services is helpful but not required. Sample Supports provides comprehensive training and ongoing support.
Why Join Sample Supports?
At Sample Supports, we believe that supporting our employees helps them provide the best possible care to the people we serve. You will receive training, guidance, and opportunities to build valuable skills in Supported Employment, job coaching, Day Program services, and community-based care.
Health and Financial Benefits
Flexible paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Postpartum wellness package
Hospital indemnity coverage
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Monthly employer contribution to dependent care accounts
Accident and short-term disability insurance
100% employer-paid life insurance
Voluntary term life insurance
Pet insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Cell phone reimbursement
Discounted cell phone plans

Employment type
Employee: Regular Full-Time

Work arrangement
No