Direct Support Professional; Webb

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…