Kalispell Thrift Store - Direct Support Professional (40hrs)

Flathead Industries•Kalispell, MT

13d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" At Flathead Industries, we change people’s lives by providing an array of excellent services designed to meet people at their abilities. From there, we work as a team to help individuals with intellectual disabilities accomplish their life goals. We are constantly striving to improve our services and create new programs that will help advance the lives of people with disabilities. Make a positive impact on your community! Make a difference! What we can offer! Day one $18 per hour Six Months $19 per hour One Year $21 per hour Internal training Competitive wages Paid time off Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401k Match Health saving account Employee assistance program SUMMARY: This position will teach and demonstrate habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities. This person will work with one to four individuals at the Kalispell Thrift store. Responsibilities include assisting in implementing, assessing, and evaluating individual program plans for work training services. Client specific training will be provided and employees will be required to follow set guidelines for each individual based off of the need of the person we are providing services to. In addition this position will actively participate in all thrift store assignments such as accepting goods, processing such goods and stocking the store on a daily basis. (please see job description for more detail) Full Time 40 hours per week Schedule: Tues - Sat 10am-6pm

Requirements

The position requires education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma andcompletion of occupationally-specific training.
Ability to pass criminal and other background checks.
Valid Montana Driver's License, maintenance of a good driving record, and insurability foroperation of company vehicles.
Successfully complete phase 1 of Flathead Industries Career Path Trainings.
Ability to successfully perform all responsibilities shown above.
Ability to establish and maintain professional; effective, harmonious, workingrelationships.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholders, including but notlimited to staff, consumers, family members, medical professionals and community members.
Ability to show critical thinking and positive decision-making skills.
Ability to safely and frequently lift, move or otherwise handle items weighing 50 pounds.
Knowledge of basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Teach and demonstrate habilitation services to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Work with one to four individuals at the Kalispell Thrift store.
Assist in implementing, assessing, and evaluating individual program plans for work training services.
Follow set guidelines for each individual based off of the need of the person we are providing services to.
Actively participate in all thrift store assignments such as accepting goods, processing such goods and stocking the store on a daily basis.