SEMP Counselor/Direct Support Professional

Job Path supports people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it’s finding a job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life.

Job Path is seeking an energetic, responsible, and creative person to provide long-term job coaching support to employed individuals with developmental disabilities.  This position is a combination of being a part-time SEMP counselor and a part-time Direct Support Professional.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following tasks:

SEMP Counselor (part-time)

• Provide long-term direct support to employed individuals including assisting them in learning new tasks
• Support a small caseload of employed individuals including advocacy with employers, benefit assistance, job support and guidance
• Encourage Participants to learn new skills to grow at their jobs.
• Develop long term working relationship with supervisors and managers.
• Work with employers to guarantee their satisfaction with Job Path services.
• Visit case load participants at least twice a month
• Submit documentation of all services provided for the month for billing purposes in a timely manner.

Direct Support Professional (part-time)

• Be flexible and available to provide support to SEMP participants as needed. At times one might have to work on the weekends.
• Work with employer and individual to resolve any problems that may arise during work hours
• Write detailed case notes for job coaching services provided for the month

Qualifications: BA degree preferred or a combination of related education and experience. Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities a plus.

Salary:  $39,700.00 per year, non-exempt

Benefits: Health insurance, dental insurance, STD/LTD/Life & AD&D, Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403b pension with employer match after two years of employment

To Apply: Please submit your resume, dates of availability, and cover letter via our jobs board (preferred);

Or, send via fax to 212-921-5342 or mail to:

Job Path 
Attn: Hiring Manager
256 West 38th Street 11th Floor
New York, NY 10018

*Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview

**Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.**

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