Direct Support -Life Skills

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan; Monroe (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Michigan in Monroe, Michigan seeks a supportive individual to assist participants in developing life skills through documentation, reporting, and personal care. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and preferably experience with individuals with disabilities. Responsibilities include one-on-one support, maintaining relationships with families, ensuring safety protocols, and providing transportation for participants on outings. Strong emphasis on communication and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Must obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one support to help individuals develop life skills.
• Maintains documentation and submits reports to staff.
• Reports weekly on service progress.
• Assists in maintaining relationships with families and community partners.
• Implements safety regulations and policies.
• Completes necessary reports for incidents.
• Provides personal care for participants.
• Transports participants using company vehicles.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with disabilities

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Acceptable driving record

Valid chauffeur's license

Cell phone

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.
2. Maintains documentation of individual activities and submits reports to appropriate Workforce staff.
3. Reports weekly to the Workforce Manager on the progress of assigned individuals receiving services.
4. Assists Goodwill Industries in maintaining positive relationships with families, guardians, and community partners.
5. 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 report immediately.
7. Provides personal care for some participants.
8. Transports participants on outings using Goodwill vehicles.
9. Performs additional duties as assigned by 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/AED 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.