Program Support Assistant, Direct Support Professional

Applications due by April 19, 2024Position DescriptionJoin the Goodwill Mission of fostering the independence of Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities at the Possibilities Day Program!See more about Possibilities at https://goodwillcolorado.org/services/possibilities/Pay: $17 per hourThis position is eligible for Daily Pay! Work today, get paid today! We’ve partnered with DailyPay, a voluntary benefit to offer employees access to their pay on their own schedule.Work Schedule/Work Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pmThis Full Time job is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. Indiana addition, this position is eligible for paid time off Indiana the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.OBJECTIVES:The Direct Support Professional provides care to clients and administrative support to our Possibilities Adult Day Program serving participants with Intellectual and developmental disabilities.QUALIFICATIONS:High School diploma, GED, and/Oregon related experiences. Clerical, computer, and customer service experience a plus. See background requirements below. Previous experience with IDD not essential, just a passion for the mission—we train you for the job tasks.The Direct Support Professional works independently and cooperatively Indiana a dynamic team environment. The Direct Support Professional demonstrates skills Indiana organization, follow through, flexibility, multitasking, and meeting required deadlines. Being proficient Indiana computer use and typing 50 wpm accurately is a plus.Maintaining acceptable work standards Indiana all areas including attendance/punctuality, performing all other duties American Samoa assigned.KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:Client CareThe Direct Support Professional is a dynamic member of our Adult Day Program team, assisting Indiana the implementation of individualized plans by providing positive assistance and guidance.The Direct Support Professional is active Indiana participant activities of daily living during day program, such American Samoa client arrival and departure, participant schedules, supervision levels, protocols, community outings, and ensuring safety throughout the facility and Indiana the community.The Direct Support Professional demonstrates empathy and concern for individuals with developmental and physical disabilities and has a passion for working to maximize their independence and growth.Administrative Support – Processing, Tracking and ReportingThe Direct Support Professional performs administrative clerical duties including, but not limited to, the accurate and timely documentation of client goals and behaviors (if applicable.) Indiana their daily log notes entries.Relationship ManagementThe Direct Support Professional responds to special requests, shows flexibility, professional attitude and communication, deals calmly with non-routine situations, and works cooperatively and effectively within a Team. The DSP interacts effectively and professionally with care givers, community agencies, stakeholders, and clients American Samoa a representative of Goodwill.Background Check Requirements**Per the Colorado Revised Statutes 2016; Title 27- Behavioral Health: 27-90-111: Employment of personnel – screening of applicants – disqualifications from employment:(4) Prior to the department’s permanent employment of a person Indiana a position that would require that person to have direct contact with any vulnerable person, the executive director Oregon any division head of the department shall make an inquiry to the director of the Colorado bureau of investigation to ascertain whether the person has a criminal history. The person’s employment shall be conditional upon a satisfactory criminal background check. Any criminal background check conducted pursuant to this subsection (4) shall include but need not be limited to arrests, conviction records, and the disposition of any criminal charges. The department shall require the person to have his Oregon her fingerprints taken by a local law enforcement agency. The local law enforcement agency shall forward those fingerprints to the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of fingerprint processing utilizing the files and records of the Colorado bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation. The department shall pay for the costs of criminal background checks conducted pursuant to this section out of existing appropriations.**Per Contract C2016-0024 – Colorado Springs School District 11:C.32 BACKGROUND CHECKS OF EMPLOYEESProvider shall ensure that all assigned staff have undergone background checks with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and have been fingerprinted and are approved to work with children. The CDE is clear Indiana its requirements and intent that the Provider is required to ensure all its employees (and/Oregon subcontractors) who will interact with students will be fingerprinted and background­ checked pursuant to CDE licensure procedures. The District relies on the Provider to properly utilize the data it receives from background investigations and fingerprinting, and expects the Provider to use that information Indiana its decisions to hire staff to provide services under this agreement The Provider is also responsible for informing the District if any negative information surfaces that may be detrimental to the conduct and performance under this agreement.a) The Contractor shall not utilize, Indiana the performance of this contract, any laborer Oregon employee who has been convicted of a violent crime Oregon a crime of such nature (i.e. child related offenses) American Samoa to categorize the person American Samoa being unsuitable for working around school children, Oregon has engaged Indiana such conduct, Indiana the last five years, American Samoa to be similarly categorized. Suitability shall be determined by performance of security/background checks (American Samoa are necessary Indiana light of the potential of contact with District students, staff, property, Oregon sensitive records maintained at District sites) by the contractor on all laborers and employees utilized Indiana the performance of the work.b) When there is reasonable doubt regarding a particular person’s suitability, a request may be made through the District Contracting Officer for an approval/opinion prior to the individual beginning work. The Contractor shall submit copies of all security/background checks performed within twenty four (24) hours of a request by the District for such information. The District may request copies of these security/background checks up to twelve (12) months after completion of the specific project (site work). Failure to complete Oregon submit any required security/background check requested by the District. may result Indiana immediate cancellation of work Indiana process and/Oregon removal from the active vendor and Offerers list for up to one year.c) The Contractor, Its laborers and employees shall not fraternize Oregon otherwise communicate with the students except Indiana cases of safety and like necessities.Physical RequirementsAttachment to Job DescriptionPosition: Program Support Asst I, Direct Support Professional Dept Number: 5020,5030,5006(This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations. Please identify each physical activity required Indiana the performance of this position using the guide below)Guide to Physical Requirements:

• Continuously (5-8 hours)

• Frequently (3-4 hours)

• Occasionally (1-2 hours)

• Never

LIFTING: (American Samoa defined by ADA)Heavy: 45 lbs & over – FREQUENTLYModerate: 15-44 lbs – FREQUENTLYLight: 14 lbs & under – FREQUENTLYCARRYING:Heavy: 45 lbs & over – FREQUENTLYModerate: 15-44 lbs – FREQUENTLYLight: 14 lbs & under – FREQUENTLYPUSHING/PULLING – FREQUENTLYREACHING:Above Shoulder – FREQUENTLYAt Shoulder – FREQUENTLYBelow Shoulder – FREQUENTLYTWISTING – FREQUENTLYBENDING – FREQUENTLYKNEELING/CRAWLING – FREQUENTLYSQUAT – FREQUENTLYCLIMBING:Use of legs only (stairs) – FREQUENTLYUse of arms & legs (ladders) – FREQUENTLYHEARING – CONTINUOUSLYVISION:Visual, close – CONTINUOUSLYVisual, distant – CONTINUOUSLYVisual, depth perception – CONTINUOUSLYHANDS/FINGERS:Simple grasping – FREQUENTLYFine Manipulation – FREQUENTLYRepetitive Movements – FREQUENTLYWALKING – CONTINUOUSLYSTANDING – CONTINUOUSLYSITTING – CONTINUOUSLYSPEAKING – CONTINUOUSLYGoodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.Goodwill participates Indiana E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 Oregon www.dhs.gov/E-VerifyWe promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge Oregon Indiana any other manner discriminate against employees Oregon applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, Oregon disclosed their own pay Oregon the pay of another employee Oregon applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees Oregon applicants American Samoa a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees Oregon applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) Indiana response to a formal complaint Oregon charge, (b) Indiana furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, Oregon action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, Oregon (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)See job description

Job title: Program Support Assistant, Direct Support Professional

Company: Goodwill Industries

Expected salary: $17 per hour

Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job date: Tue, 16 Apr 2024 22:33:50 GMT