Empowering Direct Support Specialist

Goodwill-Industries-of-Northeast-Iowa,-Inc.; Oelwein (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. in Oelwein, IA seeks a Direct Support Professional to train, supervise, advise, and monitor activities of participants as outlined in their plans.

You will communicate with participants, counsel them, and coordinate services as needed. This role involves driving participants to appointments, maintaining documentation, and providing crisis intervention when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year related experience preferred; CPR/First Aid and Medication Management certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in developing strategies and following through on responsibilities.
• Encourage participants to achieve goals based on preferences and strengths.
• Provide information about community resources and help with self-advocacy.
• Drive participants to appointments and activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation on participants and ensure timely submissions.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and comply with reporting requirements.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants, families, co-workers, and other agencies.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Reliability

Confidential information handling

Positive attitude

Loyalty to agency

Valid driver's license

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CPR/First Aid Certification

Medication Management Certification

Job description

Goodwill Industries of Northeast Iowa, Inc. in Oelwein, IA seeks a Direct Support Professional to train, supervise, advise, and monitor activities of participants as outlined in their plans.

You will communicate with participants, counsel them, and coordinate services as needed. This role involves driving participants to appointments, maintaining documentation, and providing crisis intervention when required.