Direct Support Professional

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for providing training, assistance and support to individuals receiving services in vocational and community settings, as well as in-home services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (NOTE: Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be made.)

1. Provide information for assessments of individual’s strengths and areas of need.
2. Provide information to assist the individual program planning team to establish services, goals and objectives to meet each person’s needs and personal goals.
3. Provide training and support as determined by the Individual’s Person-Centered Plan.
4. Provide on-going support and assistance to individuals in vocational and community settings.
5. Maintain standards of safety for individuals while participating in the program.
6. Maintain all needed documentation and records, including Therap (electronic case management system) within the required time frame.
7. Assist with mobility of individuals including loading/unloading wheelchairs in vehicles and operating lifts to aid in the transfer of individuals.
8. Project a positive image of the organization and persons with disabilities in the community; promote inclusion.
9. Maintain a professional, welcoming environment at vocational sites while positively representing the organization and individuals served.
10. Provides transportation as assigned.
11. Punctual and consistent attendance and appearance requirements per Goodwill policies.
12. Perform work activities in conformance with Goodwill values, immediately report any wrongdoing (unethical or improper conduct, fraud, fiscal mismanagement, etc.), embrace and support diversity, and encourage and support others to do the same.
13. Complete other duties as assigned.

STAFF PERSONS SUPERVISED: None