Mobile Activity Aide - Miami County (Piqua)

Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley•Piqua, OH

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About The Position

Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team. Summary The Mobile Activity Specialist works to support adults with developmental disabilities in making a positive difference in their lives while being in the community by: assisting with daily living skills teaching skills and modeling behavior to improve independence and responsible behavior implementing activities that are functional, person-centered, community-inclusive, and age-appropriate actively working with a diverse population of individuals with varying levels of skills and needs assuring individuals receiving services are the focus of each day’s activities assisting individuals in development of skills that lead to greater independence, community membership, relationship-building, self-direction, and self-advocacy assuring individuals have opportunities of community integration throughout the day.

Requirements

High School or General Education Degree (GED)
Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.
Use of discretion and independent judgment in oversight responsibilities and the delivery of services required.
Ability to provide therapeutic interventions during crisis situations and to effectively communicate with both verbal and non-verbal individuals.
Ability to encourage and enhance involvement with guardians, families, significant others, community and other service providers.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, general business instructions, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively with participants, caregivers and the general public.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with daily operational challenges with a calm demeanor.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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.
Develop a monthly calendar with individuals’ choices of community outings and volunteer opportunities.
Maintain a ratio of 1 staff to up to 4 participants while in the community.
Provide individual instruction and skill development in the areas of personal care, making meaningful choices about daily activities while in the community.
Develop and maintain ongoing communication with the supervisor as needed regarding participants' services, interests, and progress.
Promote positive relationships between the Mobile Adult Day 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, restroom, and lunch transitions, as needed.
Provide direct training of persons served utilizing skills such as gentle teaching methods.
Drive the agency van to pick up and return program participants as well as driving throughout the day in the community. Safely operate the wheelchair lift on the agency van.
Assist new participants in adjusting to Goodwill/Easter Seals Adult Day Programs and Services, along with assessing their abilities and choices for services.
May be required to provide and/or arrange transportation as needed, i.e., utilize own vehicle, local transit.
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.
Always maintain a clean and safe environment and vehicle.
Hours may need to be flexible based on the program requirements.
Other duties as assigned.
Comply with all Agency policies, procedures and safety standards throughout work areas and maintain same to meet CARF, Department of Labor and other regulatory standards.