Adult Day Support Facilitator
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Do you have a desire to work for an organization driven by empowerment and full inclusion? Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is one of the largest employers in the region; with the mission to empower those with disadvantages and disabilities to improve their quality of life. We employ over 600 associates just in our retail stores alone. GESMV also offers over 40 programs and services to the community ranging from job readiness programs to assistive technology services. We offer part-time and full-time positions, with a variety of schedules and hours available. We are always looking for driven, enthusiastic people to join our team.Join the Adult Day Supports team and enjoy these perks!$750 Sign-On Bonus (Restrictions Apply)Company Paid Life Insurance403(b) Retirement Account with Company MatchGenerous Paid Time OffPaid HolidaysEmployee Referral Bonus (Up to $300 per Referral)Paid TrainingEmployee Care ProgramSummaryThe Activity Specialist works with a team to support adults with developmental disabilities in making a positive difference in their lives by:Assisting with daily living skills.Teaching skills and modeling behavior to improve independence and responsible behavior.Implementing activities that are functional, person-centered, community-inclusive, and age-appropriate.Actively working with a diverse population of individuals with varying levels of skills and needs.Assuring individuals receiving services are the focus of each day's activities.Facilitating individualized, purposeful, and diverse activities based upon participant interests, strengths, needs, and choices as described in the Individual Service Plan.Providing individual instruction and skill development in the areas of personal care, making meaningful choices about daily activities, and community inclusion opportunities.Intervening therapeutically during crisis situations as needed.Assisting with personal care including transferring persons as needed.Maintaining a clean and safe environment; assisting in general cleaning of activity/program areas (e.g.: sanitizing tables, taking out trash, cleaning utensils and other duties as needed).Driving agency van to pick up and return program participants. Safely operating wheelchair lift on agency van.Maintaining and updating required program documentation.Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesHigh School or General Education Degree (GED).One year experience in Human Services field preferred.Use of discretion and independent judgment in oversight responsibilities and the delivery of services required.Ability to encourage and enhance involvement with guardians, families, significant others, community, and other service providers.Ability to communicate effectively with participants, caregivers, and the general public.QualificationsMust maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to Goodwill's liability insurance provider.Must maintain the ability to pass a criminal background check and random drug screens.The above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or apply for the position, absent undue hardship.This job description is not to be interpreted as an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform additional job-related tasks as assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, disability status, protected veteran status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or any other classification protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including, but not limited to recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions, and terminations.#J-18808-Ljbffr