Deaf Direct Support Professional I On Call
Goodwill Industries of Northern New EnglandWaterville, MEUpdate time: February 20,2019
Job Description
  • Job Type:Part-time
  • Salary:$11.50 - $12.50 an hour
Job Details

Description

Life Works Deaf Day Program is hiring on call staff. American Sign Language is required.

The on call hours are between 9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday.

Hourly Pay Range is $11.50 - 12.50

In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:

  • 30% employee discounts at Goodwill stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
  • Valuable job training with growth potential.
  • Access to internal job lists for advancement opportunities.
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Holiday pay
  • Discounts on personal cell phone plans
  • Local community discounts

Hourly Wage - $11.50 - $12.50

Multiple shifts are available!

Job Summary

  • Supports service recipients associated with Goodwill’s Residential and Community Support programs.
  • Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and with the general public, supporting the agency Vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the fullest participation of their diverse residents.
  • Furthers the organizational commitment to triple bottom line results: integrating social, economic and environmental goals into thinking, planning and actions.

Essential Functions:

Communication:

  • In accordance with the service plan, serves as a model and provides hands-on support and direct teaching in areas including, but not limited to, interpersonal skills, financial management skills, personal care and hygiene, activities of daily living, and access to community services and leisure opportunities
  • Communicates effectively and courteously when dealing with service recipients, parents, guardians and other interested parties

Knowledge:

  • Moderates verbal or emotional incidents through intervention techniques that preserve the dignity and safety of the service recipients

Administration:

  • Documents observations concerning group and individual interactions, progress and participation of the service recipient in the approved plan
  • Completes all required documentation in accordance with program standards

Supervision:

  • Accompanies and transports the individual to appointments, community outings and services

Qualifications

Skills

Required

American Sign Language
Advanced

Preferred

Empathy
Novice
Communication - written
Some Knowledge
Communication - verbal
Some Knowledge

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Required

High School Diploma/GED or better.

Experience

Required

Pass a Post Offer Physical
Demonstrated ability and willingness to complete required certifications on time.
Criminal background check that meets Agency standards.
Reliable transportation and automobile insurance that meets minimum state requirements
Valid driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle in the State where employed; safe driving record

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drive. Lic. - Class C

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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