Direct Support -Life Skills
About The Position
Provides support to help individuals participate in activities and develop life skills. This role involves one-on-one support to build interpersonal and life skills as outlined in each person's PCP or individualized employment plan. The position requires maintaining documentation of individual activities, submitting reports to appropriate Workforce staff, and reporting weekly to the Workforce Manager on the progress of assigned individuals. Additionally, the role assists in maintaining positive relationships with families, guardians, and community partners, and ensures adherence to all applicable safety laws, regulations, and policies. The Direct Support professional is responsible for completing accident and incident reports immediately, assisting with planning and implementing daily activities, and providing personal care for some participants. Transportation of participants on outings using Goodwill vehicles is also a key responsibility.
Requirements
- Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire.
- Have an acceptable driving record.
- Have or be able to obtain a valid chauffeur's license.
- Have a cell phone.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Provides one-on-one support to help individuals build interpersonal and other life skills as outlined in each person's PCP or individualized employment plan.
- Maintains documentation of individual activities and submits reports to appropriate Workforce staff.
- Reports weekly to the Workforce Manager on the progress of assigned individuals receiving services.
- Assists Goodwill Industries in maintaining positive relationships with families, guardians, and community partners.
- Follows and implements all applicable safety laws, regulations, and policies to ensure the safety of individuals in the program, Goodwill staff, transportation services and community activities.
- Completes accident reports, unusual occurrence reports and/or CMH incident report immediately.
- Assists with planning and implementing daily activities.
- Provides personal care for some participants.
- Transports participants on outings using Goodwill vehicles.
- Performs additional duties as assigned by Workforce Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
