Applications due by March 1, 2024

Position Description

Pay: $17.00

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Work Schedule/Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm

This 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. In addition, this position is eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave.

OBJECTIVE:

To assist Day Program staff in effectively implement Service Plans (SPs) and program techniques through community inclusive activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED preferred. Medication Administration Qualification (or complete training within 30 days). CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training. A valid Colorado driver's license.

Per contract requirements with vehicle insurance provider: Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age and have no major traffic violations for previous 3 years (for driving/insurance purposes). Must have reliable transportation; must also be able to operate company vehicle.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

Previous experience with mild to severe developmentally disabled adolescents or adults is helpful.

It is preferred that the incumbent have the ability to interact, work cooperatively and effectively. The incumbent must be able to respond to special requests and be flexible with regard to the job tasks and duties. The incumbent must have good physical stamina/endurance to stand for extended periods of time. The incumbent must also demonstrate empathy and concern for the individuals with development disabilities and have a passion for working to maximize their independence and personal growth. Community Integration Professional must also conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the agency's reputation. The incumbent must be able to work effectively as a team member with the rest of Day Program staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Community Integration

The Community Integration Professional will work with Day Programs team members to schedule community activities coinciding with curriculum. All community integration activities will be person centered related to individual goals. The incumbent will provide transportation to clients, in the company's vehicles and supervise overall care while away from the facility. The Community Integration Professional will collaborate with various community members to ensure client success in the community is fulfilling and safe. The incumbent will also assist the Day Program team in planning and scheduling reverse integration activities into the facility. The Community Integration Professional will ensure proper documentation is completed each time community integration is completed. All documentation should be person centered around individual goals.

Client Care

The Community Integration Professional will assist in the implementation of program plans, giving reinforcers, providing one-on-one assistance and/or training. The incumbent will assist in the preparation necessary for client arrival and departure and provide supervision at the beginning and end of the day to ensure safety of program participants when both exiting and entering the bus and facility. The Community Integration Professional will communicate pertinent information to community program staff and assist program participants with transitioning throughout the day. The Community Integration Professional will also assist with medication administration when needed. The incumbent will be an active member of the Day Program team and will assist team members with all client care.

Team Support

As a member of the team, the incumbent will participate in staff meetings as directed. The Community Integration Professional will also teach proper self-help skills, and appropriate interactions through role modeling and programmatic intervention. The Community Integration Professional will provide coverage in the programming areas and lunch periods when at the facility.

Client/Program Tracking Reporting

The Community Integration Professional will fill out all necessary progress reports, per client, necessary for billing and tracking. The incumbent will assist Case Mangers with completing assessments by providing vital information needed on program participants.

Bus Care

The Community Integration Professional is responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle's interior and exterior. The incumbent will complete daily inspections on the bus before driving it. The incumbent will ensure the bus is in good maintenance at all times and schedule any maintenance for the bus as needed. The incumbent will ensure all client utilize seatbelts at all times, as well assist clients on and off the bus at all times. The incumbent will ensure the vehicle's tank is at least half-full at all times.

Relationship Management

The Community Integration Professional will exhibit sound judgement when speaking with and assisting participants. The Community Integration will communicate in a timely manner and keep supervisor informed of progress, considerations, and pertinent information. The incumbent will deal effectively and calmy with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines and perform other duties as required. The incumbent may need to communicate with parents, providers, or Host Home Providers, as assigned by Case Manager or supervisor.

Goodwill is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to employing qualified individuals including those with disabilities, protected veterans and military spouses.

Goodwill participates in E-Verify. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS: 888-897-7781 or www.dhs.gov/E-Verify

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Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Position: Community Integration Professional Dept Number: 5020,5030,5008

(This information is required to ensure compliance with various workplace regulations. Please identify each physical activity required in 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: (as defined by ADA)

Heavy: 45 lbs. & over - Frequently

Moderate: 15-44 lbs. - Frequently

Light: 14 lbs. & under - Frequently

CARRYING:

Heavy: 45 lbs. & over - Frequently

Moderate: 15-44 lbs. - Frequently

Light: 14 lbs. & under - Frequently

PUSHING/PULLING - Continuously

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - Frequently

At Shoulder - Frequently

Below Shoulder - Frequently

TWISTING - Frequently

BENDING - Frequently

KNEELING/CRAWLING - Occasionally

SQUAT - Occasionally

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - Occasionally

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - Occasionally

HEARING - Continuously

VISION:

Visual, close - Continuously

Visual, distant - Continuously

Visual, depth perception - Continuously

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - Continuously

Fine Manipulation - Continuously

Repetitive Movements - Continuously

WALKING - Continuously

STANDING - Continuously

SITTING - Continuously

SPEAKING - Continuously

OTHER, please describe -