Community Integration Specialist / Art Studio

Goodwill's Mission:  Transforming the lives of the individuals with disabilities and other barriers through pathways to independence and the power of work.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JobTitle                              CommunityIntegrationSpecialist

Department               DayServices

Reports to                   Manager, Community Integration

PositionsSupervised  None

PayGrade                   S-4

EmploymentClass       Professional Hourly

EEOClass                    3 – Technicians

AuthorizedDriver       Yes–DOT PhysicalCertification

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Summary

Support and assist individuals with developmental disabilities or other barriers to increase person-centered, individualized integration and vocational exploration in the community.

Essential Job Functions

• Assist individuals with disabilities in the community in discovering their likes, activities, dislikes, goals, and volunteer/work experiences (Discovery).
• Design and implement skill-building activities in naturally occurring settings (conflict resolution, interpersonal skills, transportation safety, and communication, etc.).
• Build and maintain effective, strategic partnerships at community sites that foster independence and provide a variety of integration and skill-building opportunities through volunteer and work experiences.
• Complete required documentation (assessments, daily documentation, and attendance), recommend changes, and communicate progress to individual teams.
• Utilize and analyze assessments to ensure person-centered planning services are implemented.
• Provide coaching and mentoring in the community to individuals to achieve full integration.
• Monitor the health and safety practices of participants, complying with all company, state, and federal regulations.
• Increase social networks of individuals with developmental disabilities through the facilitation of social relationships.
• Develop and maintain personal schedules.
• Participate in behavior support practices that are in line with individual behavior support plans and encourage a culture of understanding, empathy, and support. Provide verbal and/or physical intervention as needed to keep the individual and other workers safe.
• Provide transportation to individuals to/from Adult Day Services activities throughout the day in a safe, efficient manner.

Ancillary Job Functions

• Assist with personal care and med admin as needed.
• Coordinate transportation as assigned.
• Advocate for individuals as they build independence through community exposure.
• Attend team meetings to discuss participant behavior, health, and goals.
• Balance finances daily for participant petty cash as assigned.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Education and Experience – An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Must have a two-year college or technical degree in education, social and human services, therapy, or a health-related field with 1 to 3 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, OR must have a high school diploma or equivalent with 3 to 5 years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• College-level coursework in developmental disabilities, geriatrics, or DD is helpful.
• Must have First Aid, CPR/AED, medication administration, crisis intervention, and other required training.
• Experience in providing active treatment and personal care to individuals preferred.
• Must have current, valid OH driver’s license, personal car insurance, and pass a DOT Physical.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Exposed to potentially dangerous physical situations when participants exhibit assaultive or inappropriate behaviors.
• Community settings with potentially frequent changes in settings.
• Required to drive company vehicles or vans, at times in high-traffic conditions.
• Exposure to potentially hazardous bodily fluids.
• Must load and unload participants from vans, sometimes in inclement weather.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Ability to effectively organize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize the needs of individuals while out in the community.
• Creativity and initiative to develop new vocational, recreational & social opportunities based on individual preferences.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
• Knowledge of the city and ability to network within the community.
• Ability to utilize technological resources in the community.
• Ability to portray customer service skills while building community partnerships.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the

performance of the functions of this job.

• Exposed to potentially dangerous physical situations when participants exhibit assaultive or inappropriate behaviors.
• May load and unload participants from vans, sometimes in inclement weather.
• Occasionally may be required to drive vans in high-traffic conditions.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to stand, walk, run/jog, reach, and bend for periods while assisting participants.
• Assists with pushing wheelchairs for participants as needed.
• May be required to operate mechanical equipment related to activities or using wheelchair lifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Must be able to frequently assist an adult with positioning or sitting.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential job function.
• Must be able to provide and/or assist with personal care duties.
• Must be able to move; bend to strap/fasten wheelchairs in vans.

At Goodwill, we'll help you reach your potential while you help others reach theirs. Want to enjoy coming to work? So do we!   
 
Our full-time benefits include:

• Promotion and Growth Opportunities 

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance the 1st of the month after 30 days
• Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident,  and critical illness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Employee Discount at all Goodwill Columbus Stores

Goodwill Columbus is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

For more information, we invite you to visit our website at www.goodwillcolumbus.org