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Direct Support Professional (Webb Road)

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Job Description

Organization:

For more than 60 years, Goodwill Industries of Kansas has been a trusted resource and advocate for people with disabilities and barriers to employment. At Goodwill Industries of Kansas, our mission is to transform lives and communities through the power of education, training and employment. Our vision is to be the leading resource for individuals seeking their fullest potential. We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to play a key role in furthering our vision and mission in our Day Services area.

Values:

+ Sustainability: We commit to practices that support environmental, social and economic strength.

+ Ethics: We uphold high standards of honesty, integrity and fairness in all business dealings.

+ Respect: We treat ever individual with dignity, care and sincerity to build an equitable environment.

+ Voice: We listen to each other, value feedback and advocate for our communities.

+ Inspiration: We motivate, encourage and energize individuals to be their best through leadership and vision.

+ Community Engagement: We recognize the strength of collaboration and engage deeply with our stakeholders to transform lives together.

+ Excellence: We embrace innovation and strive for outstanding quality to deliver a positive impact to those we serve.

Summary:

Reporting to the Day Services Manager, the Direct Support Professional coaches clients on improving their productivity and their work habits. Adapts daily to client preferences and goals while simultaneously adhering to business and industry standards. Assists with the smooth transition of clients into competitive employment utilizing life skills and job training readiness. Serves as a PCSP team member. Records daily client productivity, tracks attendance, case notes and orders supplies as needed. Maintains both ISO and CARF compliance.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or GED required. Vocational training or manufacturing experience desirable. Experience working with intellectual/developmental disabled individuals preferred.

Must have a valid Driver's License.

Essential Functions:

Works with clients seeking to improve their productivity and their work habits. Functions as job coach of clients in all contract areas. Adapts daily to client preferences and goals while simultaneously adhering to business and industry standards. Assists with establishing client objectives and communicates changes to the Director of Day Services. Assists in the smooth transition of clients into competitive employment utilizing life skills and job training readiness. Participates in PCSP process as a team member. Enters daily case notes and completes log sheets for each client and tracks attendance. Responsible for tracking client productivity ratings per pay period.

Wage: $15.00 - $16.00/hour based on experience.

Physical Strength:

+ Lift -- push/pull while standing - up to 10 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes up to 50 pounds. Not every day, but occasionally over 50 pounds.

+ Carry -- push/pull while moving - up to 20 pounds on a daily basis. Sometimes up to 100 pounds.

Benefits:

+ Medical and Prescription Plan - _available first of month following employment_

+ _Paytient_ Medical Assistance Plan - _available first of month following employment_

+ Dental Plan with Ortho Option - _available first of month following employment_

+ Vision Care Plan - _available first of month following employment_

+ Flexible Spending Accounts - _available first of month following employment_

+ Group Life and AD&D - _available first of month following employment_

+ 401(k) Plan - _available first of month following 90-days employment_

+ Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave - _accrual begins first day of employment_

+ Paid Volunteer Time Off - _8 hours per year_

+ Paid Holidays

+ Accident and Critical Illness

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Employee Referral Bonus

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program

+ 20% Discount at Goodwill Industries of Kansas Stores

Job Location:

3351 N. Webb Rd., Wichita, KS 67226

Goodwill believes equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants is important for the continuing success of our organization. In accordance with applicable local, state, and federal law, Goodwill will not discriminate unlawfully against an employee or applicant for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by local, state, or federal law in hiring, promoting, demoting, training, benefits, transfers, layoffs, terminations, recommendations, rates of pay and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. Opportunity is provided to employees based on qualifications and job requirements.

Department: Mission Services

This is a non-management position

This is a full time position