Activity Support Aide for Individuals with Disabilities

Join the Adult Day Supports team and enjoy these perks!

$500 Sign-On Bonus (Restrictions Apply)
Monday-Friday Work Schedule, No Weekends Required!
403(b) Retirement Account with Company Match
Employee Referral Bonus (Up to $300 per Referral)
Paid Training
Employee Care Program

Summary

The 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.
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitate individualized, purposeful, and diverse activities based upon participant interests, strengths, needs, and choices as described in the Individual Service Plan.  Incorporate various teaching strategies utilizing available curriculum and encompassing all areas of life domains, including potential employment opportunities.
Provide individual instruction and skill development in the areas of personal care, making meaningful choices about daily activities, and community inclusion opportunities.
Intervene therapeutically during crisis situations as needed.
Assist with personal care including transferring persons as needed.
Assist in transportation, bathroom and lunch transitions, as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe environment; assist in general cleaning of activity/program areas (e.g.: sanitizing tables, taking out trash, cleaning utensils and other duties as needed).
Drive agency van to pick up and return program participants. Safely operate wheelchair lift on agency van.
Maintain and update required program documentation.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

High 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.
 

Qualifications

Must 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.