Direct Support Professional Coordinator

Easterseals-Goodwill (ESGW) Adult and Community Services provides support to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) and other significant barriers.

We hire people who are customer-focused, emotionally mature, caring, innovative and have a strong desire to support people served, co-workers, and the community with dignity, compassion, and respect.

ESGW Direct Support Professional (DSP) Coordinator possess a specialty expertise in services offered by Adult and Community Services.

This expertise is derived from additional education/training or experience in supports/services to meet contractual obligations set forth by funding sources and internal expectations.

DSP Coordinator will provide positive engaging support to individuals, assure the needs of each person are met in their self-directed, day-to-day life, according to their individual plan of care and their personal dreams and goals, including: supporting each person’s right to make their own choices without judgement, activities of daily life, health and wellness, leisure, medication, hygiene, safety, personal goals, self-help skills, communication, self-advocacy, transportation, adventures, exploration and enhancement of quality of life as they move to live as independently as possible.

This emphasis on empowerment and participation for people served is critical.

DSP Coordinator should follow the individual path suggested by the unique gifts, preferences, and needs of each person they support, and walk-in partnership with the person, and those who are significant to them, toward a life of opportunity, well-being, freedom, and contribution.DSP Coordinator must exemplify ethical practice, high standards, and creative vision as they partner with those they support in order to access opportunities and resources in the community and make everyday choices about their personal finances, physical well-being, social and intimate relationships, and employment.Direct Reports: NoneReports to: Director Business Operations MT Adult and Community ServicesWage: $15.00/hrRequired Skills+ Ability to obtain CPR and First Aid Certification, Medication Assistance Training, and MANDT certification+ Self-motivated+ Reliable and dependable+ Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather+ Valid driver’s license and clear driving record+ Provide proof of vehicle insurance+ Ability to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.

+ Must be well-groomed and pleasant with the public+ Must be able to work in a variety of environments including outdoors and in vehicles+ Regular and punctual attendancePHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS+ Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight.+ Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and be able to reach for items from overhead or lift items off of the floor.

Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.+ Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.+ Applicant must pass a background check.Required Experience+ High School/Equivalent + 1-3 years experience working with individuals with disabilities/aging, special education, personal care preferred.

+ Experience/training working in supports/services where assigned.

Easterseals-Goodwill offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package including:+ Medical, Vision, Dental and Voluntary Products+ Paid Time Off (PTO)+ 401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution+ Tuition Assistance+ Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts+ 10% Discount on ESGW Services+ Employee Wellness Program+ 20% Discount at Goodwill StoresEasterseals-Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (“PSLF”) program.

Under the PSLF, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific terms.

Contact your loan provider for more information.Easterseals-Goodwill is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from the disabled, minorities, women, and veterans of the U.S.

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ESGW 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.