Direct support person (job coach)

Anticipated Hours Per Week

4

Schedule:

We hope to have your support for up to four hours each week on Monday afternoons.

Salary/Wage Range:

Hourly $20.00 to $20.00

Number Of Positions

1

Position Summary/Job Duties:

We are delighted to share the opportunity to work with Matt, a 40-year-old Madison resident with Down Syndrome. We are seeking an individual excited about working with diverse populations. Matt is a very independent individual but would rely on your support to be present and coach him with various activities, including but not limited to the following:

• Walking through the neighborhood
• Playing board or card games
• Volunteering at local food pantries
• Pulling and processing library books
• Assisting at area grade schools

All activities will be arranged by Matt's mother, Nancy, with whom Matt lives.

Matt lives just west of the UW-Madison campus next to Wingra School (just off of Monroe Street). His residence is very accessible via multiple bus routes along Monroe St. The D route, specifically, stops just down the hill.

Expected hourly rate of $20/hour.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Transportation to and from arranged activities (all will be accessible via public transportation)

Preferred:

• Experience in caregiver settings
• Experience with diverse populations
• Interest in working with special needs population

Application Instructions:

Please send an email expressing your interest in interviewing to pkeys@wisc.edu.

In your email, please include the following:

• SUBJECT: Direct Support Person (Job Coach) Opportunity
• BODY:
  • Your name and contact information
  • Your Monday availability
  • A brief statement about your interest (1-2 sentences)
  • A brief statement about your background/experience (2-3 sentences)

Once we receive your email, we will contact you to schedule an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you.