Direct Support Life Skills

Job Summary

Provides support to help individuals participate in activities and develop life skills.

Essential Functions

• Provides one-on-one support to help individuals build interpersonal and other life skills as outlined in each person's PCP or individualized employment plan.
• Maintains documentation of individual activities and submits reports to appropriate Workforce staff.
• Reports weekly to the Workforce Manager on the progress of assigned individuals receiving services.
• Assists Goodwill Industries in maintaining positive relationships with families, guardians, and

community partners.

• Follows and implements all applicable safety laws, regulations, and policies to ensure the

safety of individuals in the program, Goodwill staff, transportation services and community activities.

• Completes accident reports, unusual occurrence reports and/or CMH incident report immediately.
• Assists with planning and implementing daily activities.
• Provides personal care for some participants.
• Transports participants on outings using Goodwill vehicles.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by Workforce Manager.

Education and/or Experience: A high school diploma or GED is required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is helpful. The incumbent must: Obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire; training is provided in-house.

• Have an acceptable driving record.
• Have or be able to obtain a valid chauffeur's license.
• Have a cell phone.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

Must be able to bend, stretch, reach, and lift up to 40 pounds.