Direct Support Professional; DSP; Discovery Specialist

RT Industries in Troy, OH is looking to hire a full-time Employment Discovery Specialist
. Are you friendly and able to establish a good rapport with people easily? Would you like to work with a company that strives to build authentic relationships through respect, kindness, and positive interaction
? If so, please read on!

This job coaching position earns a competitive wage of $18.00 - $21.60 per hour. We provide excellent benefits
, including paid training, medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.

Incorporated in 1974, we are on a mission to help people achieve personal success by developing skills to confidently work, interact, and thrive in the community. Each year, we support over 150 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as over 40 school-aged students throughout the Miami area. We help people to attain their maximum potential and secure employment. Motivated to serve our community and provide advocacy for those who need their voices heard, we pride ourselves on being compassionate and concerned professionals.

As an Employment Discovery Specialist, you provide individualized opportunities for community inclusion, enhanced independence, and relationship building in work experiences. You help individuals with disabilities develop the skills that they need to obtain and maintain employment, such as effective communication, acceptable workplace conduct, workplace problem-solving skills, and workplace safety. You enthusiastically engage with individuals while teaching hard and soft work skills and behaviors.

Providing direct support, you set up and implement people-centered group employment opportunities.
As an advocate, you aid those we serve while always supporting considerations as outlined in each persons' Individual Service Plan (ISP). Leveraging your strong organizational skills, you accurately document all services rendered. Additionally, you thoroughly record daily activities, attendance reports, incident reports, and documentation for Medicaid reimbursement.
You provide support to individuals for them to effectively participate in day-to-day activities. This often looks like transporting people to and from work sites, providing personal care ( if the need arises), and effectively managing work sites. Safety is a top priority for you. As such, you carefully supervise employment sites to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone involved. Helping others and making a difference in their lives is what you love to do, and this is why you are perfect for this position!

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 21+ years of age
• CPR and first aid certifications
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to lift, carry, and move people or items in the work environment
• Heart for working with people with disabilities

This full-time job coaching position typically works 8:00am - 4:00pm
Monday - Friday though hours may vary depending on clients and contracts.