Compassionate Direct Support Specialist

Goodwill-Industries-of-Northeast-Iowa,-Inc.; Dubuque (IA); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. in Dubuque seeks a Direct Support Professional to guide and support program participants.

You'll train, supervise, advise, and monitor activities as outlined in Individual Programs, communicating with participants and coordinating services. This role emphasizes helping participants develop self-advocacy, arranging transportation, maintaining documentation, and upholding Goodwill's values.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid and Medication Management certification within 6 months of starting employment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to instruct persons with disabilities.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsabilidades

• Assist program participants with developing strategies and following through on responsibilities.
• Encourage participants to achieve goals based on preferences, needs, interests, and strengths.
• Provide information about community resources and help with self-advocacy.
• Drive program participants to and from appointments, events, stores, and activities.
• Ensure participants have access to resources and coordinate them as needed.
• Provide ongoing assessment of participants to identify needs and support capabilities, strengths, and preferences.
• Build rapport with participants based on their communication style.
• Maintain accurate documentation on participants and submit documentation timely.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and comply with reporting requirements.
• Maintain professional and ethical relationships with participants, families, coworkers, and agencies.
• Model Goodwill’s core values, IMPACT.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

CPR/First Aid

Medication management

Driving participants

Documentation

Confidential information

Computer skills

Positive attitude

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. in Dubuque seeks a Direct Support Professional to guide and support program participants.

You'll train, supervise, advise, and monitor activities as outlined in Individual Programs, communicating with participants and coordinating services. This role emphasizes helping participants develop self-advocacy, arranging transportation, maintaining documentation, and upholding Goodwill's values.