Job Information
Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley Activity Aide in Lima, Ohio
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.
Develop and maintain on-going communication with Supervisor as needed regarding participants' services, interests and progress.
Promote positive relationships between Goodwill/Easter Seals Adult Day Programs and Services and community agencies and resources that relate to the program.
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.
Provide direct training of persons served utilizing skills such as gentle teaching methods.
Drive agency van to pick up and return program participants. Safely operate wheelchair lift on agency van.
Assist new participants in adjusting to Goodwill/Easter Seals Adult Day Programs and Services, along with assessing their abilities and choice for services.
May be required to provide and/or arrange transportation as needed, i.e., utilize own vehicle, local transit.
Maintain and update required program documentation.
Participate as a member of the ISP team as required and prepare/complete assigned paperwork timely.
Attend staff m