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

401(k) with up to a 4% employer match

Well-Being and Professional Development Benefits

Employee Assistance Program with free mental health, legal, and financial resources

Paid professional development and certification opportunities

Free clinical supervision for qualifying degrees and licenses

Annual anniversary gifts and celebrations

Bonus opportunities for all positions

Dream Project

Five- and Ten-Year Anniversary Trips

Virtual Sleep Training and Night Nanny Services for Eligible Parents

Weekly meal services for eligible new parents

Supplemental parental leave pay for qualifying employees

Benefit eligibility may depend on employment status, hours worked, tenure, and applicable plan requirements.