Direct Support Professional (Webb)

Goodwill Industries•Wichita, KS

1h•Onsite

About The Position

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our day services department.

Requirements

GED or high school diploma preferred.
Vocational training or manufacturing experience preferred.
Experience working with I/DD persons preferred.
A valid driver’s license is required.
Must have a telephone and maintain it in operating order within telephone company's maintenance capabilities.
Must pass/complete background check.
Must be licensed driver and be insurable.
Must be capable of maintaining Mandt and CPR certification including physical skills.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training or manufacturing experience
Experience working with I/DD persons

Responsibilities

Provide clients with an on-site trainer who will observe, instruct and supervise per their needs.
Ensure accessibility is maintained at all times.
Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals.
Demonstrate positive, appropriate work behaviors in order to serve as a positive role model.
Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.
Coach persons served to improve their productivity and their work habits.
Adapt daily to client preference and choice, business and industry needs and client goals and objectives.
Assist with smooth transition of clients into competitive employment utilizing life skills/ job readiness training.
Serve as PCSP team member.
Record daily client productivity, track attendance, write case notes.
Maintain ISO Compliance/certification.
Maintain CARF Compliance.
Maintain HCBS Final Rule compliance.
Work with clients seeking to improve their productivity and their work habits.
Function as job coach of clients in all contract areas.
Assist with establishing client objectives and communicate changes to the Day Services Manager.
Participate in PCSP process as a team member.
Enter daily case notes, fill in log sheets for each client and track client attendance.
Track client productivity.
Attend meetings and training as assigned by the Day Services Manager.
Function to assure accessibility in all work areas.
Ensure that reasonable accommodations are provided at all times.
Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of all clients assigned.
Keep the area neat and clean.
Track client progress.
Develop necessary reports and communicate with Day Services Manager.
Adhere to all safety policies and report violations.
Adhere to all ethical standards and confidentiality of records.
Support mission statement and activities of other departments.
Support the accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environmental, financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to person with disabilities barriers to employment.
Maintain Mandt and CPR certification including physical skills.
Drive to organization and public facilities/locations to conduct job responsibilities.
Other duties as assigned.