Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation

Goodwill of Central Iowa; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO

403B retirement plan

Lifestyle Spending accounts

Training programs

Job summary

Goodwill of Central Iowa is seeking a Direct Support Professional for Day Habilitation in Johnston, IA. The role involves direct care, teaching, and supporting individuals with disabilities to build daily living skills and independence.

You will develop and implement ISPs, facilitate community outings, and document progress. Requires a high school diploma, coaching/teaching experience, and valid driver’s license; First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years coaching or teaching experience.
• Ability to obtain a class D chauffeur’s license.
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Good oral and written communication skills and ability to document observations.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Access to reliable transportation for regular participation in work.
• Iowa Driver’s License with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and assist participants with accessing the community and increasing independence.
• Regularly drive a van or small bus with program participants to community outings.
• Develop and implement ISP components based on team input and goals.
• Utilize rehabilitation methods to encourage skill growth and goal achievements.
• Conduct participant orientation and advise on program entry/exit and attendance.
• Plan and schedule activities and community outings aligned with participant needs.
• Provide safety training and supervise participants following ISPs.
• Record and submit timely documentation in accordance with funder requirements.

Skills

Coaching/teaching

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Office software

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work To Support Our Mission of Making Purposeful Employment Possible in Central Iowa

Being a part of the Goodwill of Central Iowa team gives you a lot to feel good about. Whether you are working in our retail stores, providing direct support and training to our participants, or continuing your career at headquarters in operations or administrative support, you are making a difference in your community.

Learn how we are all working together to make purposeful employment possible for all central Iowans.

Position:Direct Support Professional - Day Habilitation

Location: 5355 NW 86th Street

Johnston, IA

Job Id:6411-2026

# of Openings:1

Are you looking for full-time employment where you can use your training, teaching, or coaching skills to serve our community and provide support to individuals with disabilities while they learn and grow skills?

We are looking for individuals who are available Monday - Friday to be a part of our Day Habilitation team at our Johnston, IA location. If you have your high school diploma (or equivalent) and experience training or life coaching, you may be a match!

At Goodwill our values are love, kindness, and respect and our mission is to make purposeful employment possible for all. If that resonates with you, this position could be a great fit for you and for our team!

• A competitive industry hourly pay rate - $16 - $17.75 dependent upon relevant years of experience.
• PTO increases after 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years!

Day Habilitation - Direct Support Professionals will develop, implement, and administer Individual Service Plans (ISPs). They schedule, supervise, advise on, and monitor activities of participants; maintain records and casefile documentation per program funder requirements. Direct Support Professional in Day Habilitation develop and implement alternative rehabilitation methods and strategies consistent with program goals and objectives.

What you'll do:

• Provide direct care and assist assigned individuals with accessing the community and increasing independence with communication, socialization, and daily living skills through teaching and rehabilitation methods.
• Regularly drive a van or small bus with 6- 12 program participants to and from community outings.
• Develop and implement Individual Service Plan (ISP) components based on team member input and functional goals; submit ISP for review.
• Utilize effective/appropriate rehabilitation methods and strategies to encourage behavioral and functional skill growth and goal achievements.
• Conduct participant orientation, advise on participant program entrance/exit and program attendance.
• Plan and schedule internal and external activities and skill building opportunities such as volunteer experiences, guest speakers, or community outings in alignment with program participant needs and interests.
• Provide training to program participants around safety practices and program rules.
• Provide direct care and supervision of program participants while following individual service plans, encouraging goal achievement, and providing ongoing feedback to participants.
• Record and submit timely and accurate documentation while following confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines to meet funder and organization requirements.
• Ensure appropriate materials and supplies are requested or acquired to support planned, approved activities including maintaining petty cash and receipts.
• Assist in coordinating transportation and scheduling for activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you'll need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
• Two years coaching or teaching others required along with proficiency using a computer and current technology such as Microsoft Office, a documentation database, and phone.
• Ability to obtain a class D chauffeur’s License
• Must be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Good oral and written communication skills and have the ability to accurately document all observations, significant events, and services provided.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Access to reliable transportation for regular participation in work.
• Possession of valid Iowa Driver’s License, a good driving record, insurable, and able to provide proof of personal vehicle insurance with a minimum of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident auto insurance liability coverage.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and dependent adult and child abuse background check.
• Ability to remain seated periodically.
• Ability to remain active for extended periods of time.
• Ability to regularly carry, lift, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. regularly.
• Ability to tolerate variations in work environment temperature.
• Variable work environments based on workload and activities within the community.

Goodwill of Central Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participant.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At goodwill,We Value Love Kindness and Respect

Explore the Benefits of Working at Goodwill of Central Iowa

Great benefit opportunities for both part-time and full-time employees including health benefits, PTO, 403B, Lifestyle Spending accounts, training and recognition programs and more. Learn more about our benefit opportunities when you work for Goodwill of Central Iowa.

Goodwill of Central Iowa and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability) and E-Verify Participants.