Direct Support Professional (Webb)

Job Description

Job Description

ORGANIZATION:

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our day services department.

VALUES:

Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.

Ethics:  We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.

Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.

Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.

Inspiration : We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.

Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.

Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.

MISSION STATEMENT: We transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide clients with an on-site trainer who will observe, instruct and supervise per their needs.  This position will ensure accessibility is maintained at all times. To fulfill mission statement.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Day Services Manager and Director of Day Services.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Clients.

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

• GED or high school diploma preferred.
• Vocational training or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience working with I/DD persons preferred.  
• A valid driver’s license is required.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Work with individuals who have disabilities and or barriers to employment and participate in the achievement of their goals. Demonstrate positive, appropriate work behaviors in order to serve as a positive role model. Display commitment and involvement towards Goodwill's mission.

JOB PROFICIENCIES : Conflict Management, Oral and Written Communications, Interpersonal Communications, Job Knowledge, Planning and Organization, Customer Service, Teamwork and Computer Skills.

JOB COMPETENCIES: Coaches persons served to improve their productivity and their work habits. Adapts daily to client preference and choice, business and industry needs and client goals and objectives. Assists with smooth transition of clients into competitive employment utilizing life skills/ job readiness training. Serves as PCSP team member. Records daily client productivity, tracks attendance, writes case notes. Maintains ISO Compliance/certification. Maintains CARF Compliance. Maintains HCBS Final Rule compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To work with clients seeking to improve their productivity and their work habits.
• Will function as job coach of clients in all contract areas.
• Must be flexible in adapting to client preference and choice, business, and industry needs, and client goals and objectives.
• Assist with establishing client objectives and communicate changes to the Day Services Manager.
• Assists as needed in the smooth transition of clients into competitive employment utilizing life skills/readiness training.
• Participate in PCSP process as a team member.
• Enters daily case notes, fill in log sheets for each client and track client attendance.
• Responsible for tracking client productivity.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attends meetings and training as assigned by the Day Services Manager.
• Functions to assure accessibility in all work areas.
• Ensures that reasonable accommodations are provided at all times.
• Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of all clients assigned.
• Keeps the area neat and clean.
• Tracks client progress.  Develop necessary reports and communicate with Day Services Manager.
• Adheres to all safety policies and reports violations.
• Adheres to all ethical standards and confidentiality of records.
• Supports mission statement and activities of other departments.
• Supports the accessibility of our services and facilities free of architectural, attitudinal, environmental, financial, communication, transportation, employment and other barriers to person with disabilities barriers to employment.
• Must be capable of maintaining Mandt and CPR certification including physical skills.
• Driving to organization and public facilities/locations to conduct job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.
• NOTE: Must have a telephone and maintain it in operating order within telephone company's maintenance capabilities.  Must pass/complete background check.  Must be licensed driver and be insurable.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE/QUALITY STANDARDS:

• Attends meetings and training as assigned by the Day Services Manager.
• Attendance and punctuality.
• Quality and quantity of work performed.
• The   manner in which duties and responsibilities, essential functions and job competencies are performed. 
• The effectiveness of meeting client goals, preferences, needs, and choices to include community inclusion.
• The effectiveness to which barriers to accessibility are addressed.
• The ability to uphold the general policies of Goodwill Industries of Kansas, Inc.
• The maintenance of CARF and KDADS standards.
• Attitude and overall effectiveness of working relations with clients, supervisors, and service providers.
• Supports and values diversity.

• Lift -- push/pull while standing - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Rarely over 100 pounds.
• Carry -- push/pull while moving - up to 50 pounds on a daily basis. Rarely up to 100 pounds.

JOB LOCATION:

3351 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226