Direct Service Professional at Westwood

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc.•Cincinnati, OH

10d•$18

About The Position

Assist participants in facility and community-based programs. Help in implementing a diverse program of therapeutic group and/or individual activities appropriate to meet the desired vocational, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of the participant served. Areas included are work opportunities, community integration activities, leisure/lifestyle education, special events and social skill development programs to assist in facilitating life skills and experiences for participants in all areas to help prepare them for community involvement/employment by assisting the staff in collecting data and implementation of goal orientated programs.

Requirements

Minimum of High school diploma or GED. Twenty-One years or older.
Must be able to pass criminal background investigations and various registry and database checks.
Must pass DMV check, pass road test, DOT physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol test and random testing throughout employment.
Knowledge of proper positive behavior support principles and crisis intervention.
Must be able to compute and record data for participant documentation
Training in CPR, First Aid and Goodwill’s Emergency Procedures.
Must be able to clearly and accurately communicate comprehensive information about participant worksite behaviors to staff.
Must possess superior judgement skills in order to ensure the health, safety and well-being of adults with developmental disabilities in independent settings.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to applicants with more experience.
Preference may be given for prior experience in the DD field and /or bachelor’s degree with experience working within a DD service delivery system.

Responsibilities

Help facilitate planned work/recreational/volunteer programs in facility and the broader community.
Address planning issues through individualized instruction and behavioral intervention to optimize skill performance and appropriate social interactions of participants.
Assist in implementing individual programming and provide written and verbal feedback to Staff.
Administers oral and/or topical medications to enrollees after receiving training and when delegated by a registered nurse.
Assist in pro-active disability management and non-violent crisis intervention as needed.
Provide cafeteria monitoring during breaks/lunch.
Assist in getting participants to assigned program locations and ready to participate (i.e. removing coats, putting things in cubbies; getting supplies, etc.).
Ensure the health and safety of the individuals served in a variety of activities and settings both in the community and the facility.
Supervise and train participants on various tasks, as needed to meet standards of facility and community-based site locations.
Check attendance for area assigned and monitor movement of individuals.
Monitor participants before and after scheduled assignments to ensure safety.
Run programs in small group settings both in facility and community-based sites.
Encourage and facilitate engagement of individuals with their peers, community members and during all activities.
Transport individuals in company vehicles.
Document daily on participant goals based on the plan instructions.
Provide physical assistance with participant's personal care needs such as toileting, changing, feeding and related tasks.
Implement training/classroom activities/curriculum as instructed.
Other duties as assigned.