Program Support Assistant I, Life Skills Mentor, Apartment

Goodwill of Colorado•Colorado Springs, CO

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Program Support Assistant I, Life Skills Mentor, Apartment is an active member of the Community Integration Division team to provide direction and support in the Apartment located in the Possibilities program.

Requirements

A High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training.
Ability to interact and work cooperatively and effectively.
Ability to respond to special requests and be flexible regarding job tasks and duties.
Good physical stamina/endurance to stand for long periods of time.
Demonstrate empathy and concern for individuals with developmental disabilities and have a passion for working to maximize their independence and personal growth.
Conduct oneself in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm’s reputation.
Ability to work effectively as a team member with the rest of the Community Integration Division team members.
Specific background requirements are required per contract, see Background Check Requirements for more information.
Submit to a criminal background check.
Report any arrests, charges, or summonses for any disqualifying offense as specified by C.R.S. §27-90-111 to the State.
Undergo background checks with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and have been fingerprinted and are approved to work with children.
Not utilize, in the performance of this contract, any laborer or employee who has been convicted of a violent crime or a crime of such nature (i.e. child related offenses) as to categorize the person as being unsuitable for working around school children, or has engaged in such conduct, in the last five years, as to be similarly categorized.
Perform security/background checks (as are necessary in light of the potential of contact with District students, staff, property, or sensitive records maintained at District sites) on all laborers and employees utilized in the performance of the work.
Not fraternize or otherwise communicate with the students except in cases of safety and like necessities.

Responsibilities

Creating, implementing, and instructing daily living skills in the Possibilities Apartment, including teaching safety skills in the kitchen, basic cooking and entertaining skills, sewing, and learning how to do laundry.
Assisting all clients in their scheduled areas to participate in activities and help them achieve their personal goals.
Creating instructional learning areas that include working with assistive technology equipment to enhance independent learning.
Ensuring the apartment is a safe and healthy environment at all times.
Working closely with the Possibilities team to bring in members of the community to assist with the apartment and work with volunteers on certain projects.
Creating various community activities coinciding with instructional learning in the apartment.
Participating in staff meetings as directed.
Teaching proper work habits, interaction, and self-help skills through role modeling and programmatic intervention.
Filling in for other positions as needed and performing additional duties as assigned by management.
Assisting in the provision of ancillary services to program participants, including necessary help with toileting, transferring, lifting, and other hygiene concerns.
Assisting program participants with transitioning smoothly into daily programming.
Assisting Possibilities staff with completing any assessments and individualized program plans needed for program participants.
Monitoring program participants’ daily activities and documenting them on the daily log note sheets.
Communicating in a timely manner and keeping staff informed of progress, considerations, and pertinent information.
Dealing effectively and calmly with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines.
Communicating with parents or Host Home Providers in notebooks as assigned by the Case Manager.