Activity Aide - Lima Cam Court

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley • Lima, OH

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About The Position

The Activity Specialist works with a team to support adults with developmental disabilities in making a positive difference in their lives by assisting with daily living skills, teaching skills and modeling behavior to improve independence and responsible behavior, and implementing activities that are functional, person-centered, community-inclusive, and age-appropriate. The role involves actively working with a diverse population of individuals with varying levels of skills and needs, ensuring that individuals receiving services are the focus of each day’s activities.

Requirements

• Must maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.
• Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• One year experience in Human Services field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate individualized, purposeful and diverse activities based upon participant interests, strengths, needs, and choices as described in the Individual Service Plan.
• Incorporate various teaching strategies utilizing available curriculum and encompassing all areas of life domains, including potential employment opportunities.
• Provide individual instruction and skill development in the areas of personal care, making meaningful choices about daily activities, and community inclusion opportunities.
• Develop and maintain ongoing communication with Supervisor as needed regarding participants' services, interests and progress.
• Promote positive relationships between Goodwill/Easter Seals Adult Day Programs and Services and community agencies and resources that relate to the program.
• Intervene therapeutically during crisis situations as needed.
• Assist with personal care including transferring persons as needed.
• Assist in transportation, bathroom and lunch transitions, as needed.
• Provide direct training of persons served utilizing skills such as gentle teaching methods.
• Drive agency van to pick up and return program participants. Safely operate wheelchair lift on agency van.
• Assist new participants in adjusting to Goodwill/Easter Seals Adult Day Programs and Services, along with assessing their abilities and choice for services.
• Maintain and update required program documentation.
• Participate as a member of the ISP team as required and prepare/complete assigned paperwork timely.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services and other meetings as assigned.
• Follow petty cash procedures as required.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; assist in general cleaning of activity/program areas.
• Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees