Job Description

DSP/Job Coach

Shift: Monday-Friday between 6:30am-5:00pm (hours vary)

Must be willing to transport to and from Portales 3 days a week. 

Provides direct teaching of job tasks, skills, and good work habits to individuals with disabilities (clients) at community work sites. As a working job coach, you will be working alongside the clients as custodian and shelf stocker. Job Coaches must demonstrate the following characteristics: ability to work with and develop a professional relationship with individuals with disabilities; possess reasonable writing, communication, and teaching skills; relate to persons from different cultural, economic, and social backgrounds; show a sensitivity to mental and physical challenges people face; provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers; and be able to adapt to changing work conditions with initiative.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma/GED
• 21 years or older to transport clients or drive company vehicles
• Possess a REAL ID compliant valid driver’s license
• Possess current vehicle insurance
• Ability to pass background screening and/or obtain base clearance
• Ability to pass drug screening
• Ability to pass a driving record check
• Possess a working telephone (this requirement reflects the fact that many positions rely on a timekeeping application to record work hours)
• Reliable transportation

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide ongoing, regular support to individuals in place of employment.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well.
• Possess minimal computer skills and be able to use a computer keyboard and mouse.
• Ability to drive a vehicle and transport clients in personal vehicle.
• Possess ability to train and support individuals.
• Work flexible hours and assignments.
• Demonstrate patience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires handling paperwork with the use of hands, arms, and fingers
• Must be able to read and write legibly.
• Drive a car.
• Be able to balance, climb, bend, stoop, and kneel.
• Lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Walk, stand, and/or sit for eight hours per day.

BENEFITS:

• Health insurance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid trainings
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Annual retention bonus
• Jury duty benefit
• Partial mileage

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/DISABILITY/VETERAN

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS ENMRSH, Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail applications@enmrsh.org or call (575) 762-3718.

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