Part-Time Direct Support Specialist — Empower Others

Goodwill-Industries-of-Northeast-Iowa,-Inc.; Dyersville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Goodwill-Industries-of-Northeast-Iowa,-Inc. is seeking a part-time program assistant in Dyersville, IA to support participants through training, supervision, and counseling.

The role focuses on helping participants follow individualized plans, navigate community resources, and coordinate services to promote independence. Responsibilities include driving participants to appointments, documenting activities, and maintaining professional relationships with participants and partner agencies while

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPR/First Aid and Medication Management certification within 6 months of starting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to instruct persons with disabilities.
• Reliable transportation; valid driver’s license.
• Computer proficiency and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist program participants with developing strategies and follow through on responsibilities.
• Encourage participants to achieve goals through personalized programming based on needs and strengths.
• Provide information about community resources and help program participants self-advocate.
• Drive participants to appointments, events, stores, and activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation according to guidelines and electronic systems.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed and report accordingly.
• Maintain professional relationships with participants, families, coworkers, and other agencies.
• Model the organization’s IMPACT values in daily work.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Instruct persons with disabilities

Computer proficiency

Confidential information handling

Adaptability / problem solving

Reliability / transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR / First Aid certification

Medication Management certification

Job description

Goodwill-Industries-of-Northeast-Iowa,-Inc. is seeking a part-time program assistant in Dyersville, IA to support participants through training, supervision, and counseling.

The role focuses on helping participants follow individualized plans, navigate community resources, and coordinate services to promote independence. Responsibilities include driving participants to appointments, documenting activities, and maintaining professional relationships with participants and partner agencies while