Direct Support Professional — Life Skills & Community Programs

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay rate $18.00/Hr.

Paid Vacation and Sick

Paid Holidays

403(b) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. is seeking a Direct Service Professional at Woodlawn to assist participants in facility and community-based programs.

You will collect data, support goal-oriented programming, and ensure safety and successful engagement for adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing individual plans, coordinating with staff, and participating in training such as CPR/CPI.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of positive behavior support principles and crisis intervention.
• Ability to compute and record data for participant documentation.
• Training in CPR, CPI, First Aid and emergency procedures.
• Clear and accurate communication of participant worksite behaviors to staff.
• Strong judgment to ensure safety of adults with developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency with electronic tablets and Microsoft Office/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate planned work, recreational, and community programs.
• Address issues with individualized instruction and behavioral interventions.
• Provide feedback to staff on programming and participant goals.
• Assist in disability management and crisis intervention as needed.
• Assist participants to program locations and ensure proper equipment.
• Ensure health and safety in various activities and settings.
• Supervise and train participants, including daily instruction methods.
• Monitor attendance and movement of participants.
• Document daily progress toward goals for payroll data.

Skills

Positive behavior support

Crisis intervention

CPR training

Clear communication

Judgment/decision making

MS Office/Outlook

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite/Outlook

Job description

Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. is seeking a Direct Service Professional at Woodlawn to assist participants in facility and community-based programs.

You will collect data, support goal-oriented programming, and ensure safety and successful engagement for adults with developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include implementing individual plans, coordinating with staff, and participating in training such as CPR/CPI.