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DSP (Work & Community Support)

Part-time

Work Opportunities Unlimited

South Portland, MEFull-time / Part-time$19–22/hrSeen 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$19–22/hr
Location
South Portland, ME
Schedule
Full-time / Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

Work Opportunities Unlimited’s DSP/Work & Community Support Specialists, known internally as Career Resource Specialists, support individuals in employment, recreation, and other personal activities in their communities. They provide workplace coaching and advocacy, accompany individuals to community sites, and help foster independence. The role may suit candidates with high-touch customer service experience who can collaborate and work independently.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Customer ServiceTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkMS OfficeElectronic DocumentationMobile Apps

Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseLocal Community TravelSmall Team ManagementInformal Leadership

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

DSP (Work & Community Support)

Work Opportunities Unlimited (WOU) is an employee-owned (ESOP) business that has been helping people with diverse skills and abilities find meaningful employment since 1982. You can be part of our rewarding mission to positively impact lives each and every day.

DSP/Work & Community Support Specialists(known internally as a Career Resource Specialist) engage individuals in work, recreation, and other personal activities that promote living a preferred lifestyle in their community. Work & Community Support gives the individual the opportunity to participate in activities that will put them on a path to independence.

A typical day might include the following:

  • Provide long-term, on-site, job support for the duration of an individual’s employment

  • Serve as their coach and advocate to foster success in the workplace

  • Support their participation in volunteer and/or other recreational activities to help develop self-advocacy, independent living and communication skills

  • Engage in daily community-based travel, providing transportation as you actively accompany individuals to work, volunteer and community sites to build their path to independence. (mileage reimbursement provided)

This position may interest you if:

  • You want to positively impact an individual’s life

  • You have previous experience in high-touch customer service environments

  • You thrive being part of a collaborative team, yet can work independently

Career growth opportunities– potential selection into our Management Training Program for people who have the following experience:

  • Management of a small team

  • Informal leadership in sports, clubs, or civic organizations

Additional requirements include:

  • Valid driver’s license and comfortable t ravel ing within your local community

  • Monday – Friday, daytime business hours (flexibility offered for part-time)

  • Comfortable using MS Office, documenting notes in an electronic system, and accessing apps on a mobile device

Interested in learning more?

Apply today. If you have any questions, please call our team at 866-761-1347 or email [email protected]

All conversations are confidential. We look forward to learning more about you.

To learn more about our inspiring work, click on the links below:

https://workopportunities.net/#culture-video

https://workopportunities.net/successes/

We offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits

  • Health and Wellness

  • Work/life balance

  • Growth and Development

Pay: $19-$22 per hour

For further details on the above, please click here: https://workopportunities.net/careers/

Upon employment acceptance, candidates will be required to undergo a criminal background and motor vehicle check.

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