Direct Support Professional / Job Coach (ASL Required)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional / Job Coach (ASL Required) role is based in Wasilla, Alaska, and provides services at the consumer’s place of employment and other community settings. Compensation is described as competitive, with no numeric amount specified. Hearts and Hands of Care supports individuals with developmental disabilities in building work skills and independence. The job coach provides individualized workplace support, communicates with the client using American Sign Language, monitors work performance, and offers feedback and prompts. The role helps the consumer develop work maturity and maintain employment in the community.

What you'll do

• Communicate with the client using ASL
• model work maturity skills
• monitor work performance and provide feedback and prompts
• promote a strengths-based approach
• maintain workplace safety
• complete required forms, timecards, and reports
• provide service at the consumer’s employment location
• substitute for other job coaches when needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

wasilla ak

hearts and hands of care

direct support professional

job coach

asl required

developmental disabilities

employment support

workplace coaching

community-based services

high school diploma

evenings may be required

weekends may be required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off
• healthcare
• dental and vision coverage
• life insurance
• health savings account
• 401(k) savings plan.

Why this role

Fluency in American Sign Language is required. The role may require extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

About the employer

Hearts and Hands of Care is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.