Direct Support -Life Skills

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan; Lambertville (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan is seeking a dedicated support worker to help individuals participate in activities and develop life skills, guided by individualized plans.

You will provide one-on-one coaching, document progress, assist with daily activities and transportation, uphold safety and CARF standards, and collaborate with families, guardians, and community partners.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire; training provided in-house.
• Acceptable driving record and valid chauffeur's license.
• Cell phone required.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to help individuals build interpersonal and other life skills as outlined in each person's PCP or individualized employment plan.
• Maintains documentation of individual activities and submits reports to appropriate Workforce Development staff.
• Reports weekly on the progress of assigned individuals receiving services.
• Assists with planning and implementing daily activities.
• Provides personal care for some participants.
• Transports participants on outings using Goodwill vehicles.
• Follows safety laws and policies to ensure the safety of individuals, staff, transportation and community activities.
• Completes accident reports and incident reports immediately.
• Carries out additional duties as assigned by the Workforce Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

First Aid/CPR certification

Driver's license

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Provides support to help individuals participate in activities and develop life skills.

Essential Functions

1. Provides one-on-one support to help individuals build interpersonal and other life skills

as outlined in each person's PCP or individualized employment plan.

1. Maintains documentation of individual activities and submits reports to appropriate Workforce

Development staff.

1. Reports weekly to the Workforce Manager on the progress of assigned individuals receiving

services.

1. Assists Goodwill Industries in maintaining positive relationships with families, guardians, and

community partners.

1. Follows and implements all applicable safety laws, regulations, and policies to ensure the

safety of individuals in the program, Goodwill staff, transportation services, and community

activities.

6. Completes accident reports, unusual occurrence reports, and/or CMH incident reports immediately.

1. Assists with planning and implementing daily activities.
2. Provides personal care for some participants.
3. Transports participants on outings using Goodwill vehicles.
4. Performs additional duties as assigned by the Workforce Manager.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or GED is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is helpful. The incumbent must: Obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days of hire; training is provided in-house.

• Have an acceptable driving record.
• Have or be able to obtain a valid chauffeur's license.
• Have a cell phone.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Additional Responsibilities

1. CARF: Ensure documentation and compliance with CARF standards.
2. Safety: Maintain applicable safety standards, rules, and regulations in areas of responsibility.
3. Outcome Driven: Have S.M.A.R.T objectives to drive performance and improve Goodwill's value to the community.
4. Stakeholder Focused: Work with integrity and provide exemplary customer services to internal and external stakeholders.
5. Accountability: Have key metrics that drive performance taking a leadership role in maximizing the social and financial return of the community resources invested in Goodwill.
6. Financial Stability: Utilize the resources of the organization in an efficient and effective manner.
7. Strategic Visioning: Commitment to innovation, continuous learning, and leading change in creating community value.
8. Professionalism: Demonstrate a genuine interest in serving the needs of others and a positive attitude toward the community, co-workers, and individuals we serve. Represent the organization to the public with a courteous, helpful, and business-like attitude.
9. Carries out additional duties as assigned by the store manager or Director of Retail.
10. Maintains safety standards within areas of responsibility.
11. Promotes and demonstrates cooperation and teamwork.
12. Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
13. Performs all other duties as assigned and trained.