Program Support Assistant - Apartment Instructor

Applications due by January 31, 2025

Position Description

Pay: $17/hour

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Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

This full-time position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings. In addition, these positions are eligible for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty and bereavement leave. All employees may also make pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to our retirement plan - must be 18 years of age to participate. Goodwill of Colorado is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) eligible employer.

OBJECTIVE:

The Program Support Asst. I, Apartment (aka Apartment Instructor) is an active member of the Rehabilitation team to provide direction and support in the Apartment located in the Possibilities program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduate (GED). Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred. CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training. Must have a valid driving record and have the ability to pass internal driving class.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES

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

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:

Daily Living instruction

The Apartment Instructor will be responsible to create, implement and instruct daily living skills in the Possibilities Apartment. Activities include, but are not limited to, teaching safety skills in the kitchen, basic cooking and entertaining skills, sewing and learning how to do laundry. The incumbent will assist all clients in their scheduled areas to participate in activities and help them achieve their personal goals. Creating instructional learning areas will include working with assistive technology equipment to enhance independent learning. The Apartment Instructor will be responsible to ensure the apartment is a safe and healthy environment at all times.

Creating integration activities

The Apartment Instructor will work closely with the Possibilities team to bring in members of the community to assist with the apartment and work with volunteers on certain projects. The incumbent will also create various community activities coinciding with instructional learning in the apartment. Through this process, the incumbent may be requested to transport clients to various events using company vehicles.

Possibilities Team Support

As a member of the Possibilities Team, the incumbent will participate in staff meetings as directed. The Apartment Instructor will also teach proper work habits, interaction and self-help skills through role modeling and programmatic intervention. The incumbent will also fill in for other positions as needed and perform additional duties as assigned by management. The Apartment Instructor may be requested to assist in the provision of ancillary services to program participants: to include necessary help with toileting, transferring, lifting and other hygiene concerns; assist program participants with transitioning smoothly into daily programming.

Client/Program Tracking and Reporting

The Apartment Instructor will assist Possibilities staff with completing any assessments and individualized program plans needed on program participants. In addition, the incumbent will monitor program participant's daily activities and document on the daily log note sheets.

Relationship Management

The Apartment Instructor will communicate in a timely manner and keep the staff informed of progress, considerations, and pertinent information. The incumbent will deal effectively and calmly with non-routine situations following accepted guidelines and perform other duties as required by management. The incumbent will also communicate with parents or Host Home Providers in notebooks as assigned by the Case Manager with parents or Host Home Providers in notebooks as assigned by the Case Manager.

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: Program Support Asst I, Apartment Dept Number: 5020

(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 - FREQUENTLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - FREQUENTLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - FREQUENTLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - FREQUENTLY

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - FREQUENTLY

Fine Manipulation - FREQUENTLY

Repetitive Movements - FREQUENTLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -