Direct Service Professional at Woodlawn at Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries Rehabilitation Center, Inc. – Cincinnati, Ohio

About Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries
Ohio Valley Goodwill Industries is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing job training, employment placement, and support services for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment. With a focus on empowering individuals to achieve greater independence and inclusion in the community, Ohio Valley Goodwill has been serving the Greater Cincinnati area for over 100 years.

POSITION SUMMARY: (WHAT, HOW, WHY)
Assist participants in facility and community-based programs. Help in implementing a diverse program of therapeutic group and/or individual activities appropriate to meet the desired vocational, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive needs of the participant served. Areas included are work opportunities, community integration activities, leisure/lifestyle education, special events and social skill development programs to assist in facilitating life skills and experiences for participants in all areas to help prepare them for community involvement/employment by assisting the staff in collecting data and implementation of goal orientated programs.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: Minimum of High school diploma or GED.

Twenty- One years or older -

EXPERIENCE:

1) Preference may be given to applicants with more experience. Preference may be given for prior experience in the DD field and /or Bachelor’s degree with experience working within a DD service delivery system.

2) Must be able to pass criminal background investigations and various registry and database checks.

3) Must pass DMV check, pass road test, DOT physical and pre-employment drug and alcohol test and random testing throughout employment.

KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS:

1) Knowledge of proper positive behavior support principles and crisis intervention.

2) Must be able to compute (addition/subtraction/multiplication/counting 75-100 pieces) and record data for participant documentation.

3) Training in CPR, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention); First Aid and Goodwill’s Emergency Procedures.

4) Must be able to clearly and accurately communicate comprehensive information about participant worksite behaviors to staff.

5) Must possess superior judgement skills in order to ensure the health, safety and well-being of adults with developmental disabilities in independent settings.

6) Proficiency using electronic tablet, Microsoft Office suite/Outlook.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Help facilitate planned work/recreational/volunteer programs in facility and the broader community.
2. Address programming issues through individualized instruction and behavioral intervention to optimize skill performance and appropriate social interactions of participants.
3. Assist in implementing individual programming and provide written and verbal feedback to Staff.
4. Assist in pro-active disability management and non-violent crisis intervention as needed.
5. Provide cafeteria monitoring during breaks/lunch.
6. Assist in getting participants to assigned program locations and ready to participate (i.e. uniform, safety gear, jigs, supplies etc.).
7. Ensure the health and safety of the individuals served in a variety of activities and settings both in the community and the facility.
8. Supervise and train participants on various tasks, as needed to meet standards of facility and community-based site locations. Training includes by hand, over-hand, verbal, and/or written daily instruction.
9. Check attendance for area assigned and monitor movement of individuals.
10. Monitor participants before and after scheduled assignments to ensure safety including to transportation.
11. Run programs in small group settings both in facility and community-based sites.
12. Encourage and facilitate engagement of individuals with their peers, supervisors, community members and assist with problem solving for real life situations.
13. Transport individuals in company vehicles.
14. Document daily on participant goals based on the plan instructions and production data for payroll.
15. Provide physical assistance with participant's personal care needs such as toileting, changing, feeding and related tasks.
16. Implement training/classroom activities/curriculum as instructed.
17. Coordinate with other departments or partnered employers to facilitate the gathering of work supplies for individuals.
18. If required by department, must be able to operate heavy equipment such as pallet jack (by hand or motorized).
19. Other duties as assigned.

PERIODICAL DUTIES:

1. Attend annual IP, special team, and caseload reviews on an as needed basis.
2. Provide back-up coverage for other staff.
3. Non-violent crisis intervention as needed.

OCCASIONAL DUTIES:

1. Assist in the safe and efficient evacuation of individuals with physical disabilities in the event of a fire or other

emergency situation.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Must be able to move around the facility and the community and assist participants to access these environments in a safe manner.

1. Must be able to complete paperwork both written and electronic and perform telephone communication related to work needs.

1. Full Time 40-hour work week; part-time up to 29 hours. Various schedule at times.
2. Must be able to meet the physical demands of providing personal assistance to participants.
3. Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
4. Able to work during lunch time hours if required by department.

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Pay rate $18.00/ Hr. (depending on experience and credentials)
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and Sick
• Paid Holidays
• 403(b) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program

This is the ideal job for those individuals seeking life enrichment opportunities.
If you’re looking for a rewarding, fulfilling experience, please join our team!!

Please complete application and attach resume with detailed work experience. Incomplete applications will not be considered for the position.

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