DSP (Work & Community Support)

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[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.]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{" 134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"=""}

[DSP/Work & Community Support Specialists (known internally as a Career Resource Specialist) ]{contrast="auto"}[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.]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{" 134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"=""}

[A typical day might include the following:]{contrast="auto"}[]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{" 134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"=""}

• [Provide long-term, on-site, job support for the duration of an individuals employment]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{" 134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"=""}

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• [Serve as their coach and advocate to foster success in the workplace]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{" 134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"=""}
• [Support their participation in volunteer and/or other recreational activities to help develop self-advocacy, independent living and communication skills]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{" 134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"=""}
• [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.]{lang="EN-US" contrast="auto"} [(mileage reimbursement provided)]{lang="EN-US" contrast="none"}

[This position may interest you if:]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{" 134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"=""}

• [You want to positively impact an individuals life]{contrast="auto"}[]{ccp-props="{" 134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"=""}