Direct Support Professional – Mt. Airy & Surrounding Areas Position Available In Surry, North Carolina

•$1,000 Signing Bonus Available!•We are actively seeking Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals to provide Supported Employment services to our clients in the Winston-Salem area. Part-Time and Full-Time hours are available. In this role, you will provide our clients with assistance in seeking, obtaining, and maintaining meaningful employment, whether that is with a business in the community or via self-employment. At Abound Health, we are proud to specialize in helping individuals with I/DD reach their fullest potential. Abound Health is committed to a culture that inspires longevity, latitude, creativity, balance, and fulfillment. Job Coach Qualifications & Responsibilities + Build and maintain a trusting and positive relationship with each individual + Ensure individuals needs and desires are met by goals and objectives in an individual’s plan + Act as an advocate to/for individuals served and encourage individuals to advocate for themselves when seeking employment + Observe and identify areas where an individual can increase independence or improve performance regarding a work-related tasks + Ensure that all work required by the employer is completed satisfactorily (to the employer’s standards) and efficiently (within specified time frame) + Assist and assure that the individual adheres to the policies and procedures of his/her individual workplace + Ensure that the individual is working as independently as possible and that positive program practices are being utilized + Utilize and develop adaptive equipment and other tools to assist the individual in learning the key elements of his/her job + Bring all necessary materials to each specific work site (including but not limited to any adaptive equipment kept at the Abound office) + Ensure that individuals are following all safety guidelines established by Abound as well as the individual job site + Attend and participate in any and all training (informational, safety, etc.) provided by Abound. + facilitate communication between Abound, the individual and the individual’s employer + Work to facilitate accurate communication and the inclusion of the individuals into his/her workplace environment by way of appropriate interactions with co-workers + Communicate with other Abound team members on a daily basis as well as during staff meetings regarding changes or updates for each individual supported + Communicate appropriately and effectively with a variety of parties involved in the employment process – including but not limited to group home workers, case managers, Vocational Rehabilitation counselors, social workers and parents. (With consent from the LRP) + Provide support to the individual outside of work, as needed, ensuring that the individual has the available resources to maintain his/her job – including but not limited to practicing work-related tasks, arranging transportation, reviewing professional responsibilities and/or providing supportive counseling on personal issues that may affect job performance + Work in a team atmosphere contributing ideas and suggestions and being open to ideas and suggestions of others + Promote client outcomes in behavioral, social, and vocational realms + Maintain a schedule of services/activities in a treatment plan + Monitor and report on status of health and safety objectives + Complete documentation of activities and significant events + Submit documentation and payroll data according to scheduled deadlines + Complete initial and ongoing training and staff development activities

Requirements:

+ Must be at least 18 years old + High School Diploma or equivalent + Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation + Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks + Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary (depending on the case) + Lifting may be required depending on individual client needs

Company Benefits:

Flexible Schedules, Weekly Pay, Competitive Wages, Paid Onboarding Training, Scholarship Program; Eligibility of some benefits are based on hours worked include: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401K •$1000

Signing Bonus Details:

+ $333 paid out after working 90 days with an average of 20 hours per week + $333 paid out after working 6 months (180 days) with an average of 20 hours per week + $334 paid out after working 1 year (365 days) with an average of 20 hours per week + Applicant cannot have been employed by Abound Health (or any of our newly acquired companies) in the past 18 months + Signing bonus not applicable for Residential Services + Employees hired as Relative as Providers (RAPs) are not eligible for the Signing Bonus If you are interested in becoming a part of our community or would like to learn more about available opportunities, please apply online or email us at recruitingteam@aboundhealth.com. Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer.