Direct Support Professional (Employment Specialist)

Description

CW Resources, part of CW Group Inc., is a proud member of the AbilityOne program designed to improve employment outcomes for people with significant disabilities.

Location: New Britain

Company Overview

CW Resourcesis a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating an inclusive society where individuals with disabilities and those facing economic challenges have access to meaningful vocational training and are empowered as valued employees. We are committed to providing exceptional employment opportunities with flexible hours, comprehensive benefits, and a mission-driven focus.

• National Non-Profit
• Mission-based Meaningful Employment
• Exceptional Employees
• Flexible Hours and Paid Time Off - includes Sick, Vacation, and Holiday (Based on Hours Worked)
• Employer Paid Benefits Includes:
• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Group Term Life
• Long Term and Short-Term Disability Benefits
• Health Savings Account
• 403(b) Retirement Match Plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick / Personal time
  

Role And Responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional (Employment Specialist) will be a personal supporter and life coach focused on skill-building and equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities.

• Be a mentor, teacher, role model, and advocate for people with disabilities.
• Be a motivator who helps people reach their full potential.
• A flexible, creative, doer who is willing to try anything, including:
• Job Development (helping people find jobs).
• Job Coaching (helping them learn a new job in the community).
• Life Coaching (developing personal care, money management, safety, life skills, etc.)
• Community Connecting (trying new hobbies and participating in recreational activities).
• Working one-on-one with participants at job sites.
  

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Cheerful, helpful, patient, kind, easygoing, energetic, trustworthy, polite, creative, honest, punctual.
• Flexible, creative, doer who is willing to try anything.
• 6 months employment in a position that demonstrates accountability and decision making (nonpaid family caregivers or related personal experience can be substituted).
• Ability to communicate effectively (read, write and speak in English) with people served and team members.
• Ability to work in a variety of locations, performing different jobs based upon the needs of the people served.
• Desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, reach, gran and lift to fifty (25) lbs.
• Must be able to stand and walk the entire shift.
  
  

If you meet these qualifications and are eager to start a new job with CW Resources, we encourage you to APPLY today!!

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals With Disabilities/sexual Orientation/gender Identity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

CW Resources, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and ensuring a workplace free from all forms of discrimination or harassment.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, people with disabilities, people who are veterans, people who identify as LGBTQ, and members of ethnic minorities to apply!

Pay Transparency Disclaimer: CW Group, Inc. Entities and Affiliates is committed to pay transparency and fairness.

Salary ranges provided reflect the expected compensation based on experience, education, skills, qualifications, location and other relevant job-related factors, and may include additional components such as incentive compensation and benefits.

Final compensation will be determined in accordance with applicable laws and business needs (such as contractual obligations).

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Functional Expert - Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic - Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Leader - Inspires teammates to follow them

Motivations

Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Self-Starter - Inspired to perform without outside help

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's License (preferred)

First Aid Certification (preferred)

Medication Administration (preferred)

PMT Certification (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)