Community Integration and Transport Professional - Possibilities Program

Applications due by January 31, 2025

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $17/hour

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Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30AM to 4:00 PM

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.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Community Integration and Transport Professional will assist with transporting clients to and from Adult Day Programs on a fixed route. When not driving clients on their fixed route, the incumbent will assist staff in effectively implementing Services Plans (SPs) and program techniques through community inclusive activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Transportation:

• The Community Integration and Transport Professional will pick up and drop off clients at their home and deliver them to and from their Adult Day Program in a safe and timely manner in the company's vehicles. The incumbent must be able to alter their route according to daily pick-up schedule, adjusting for the safest and most efficient course to deliver clients to their program and back home. The incumbent must be able to read and understand maps and use a GPS (Global Positioning System) and follow all rules and regulations driving in the state of Colorado. The Community Integration and Transport Professional is responsible for the cleanliness of the vehicle's interior and exterior. The incumbent will complete daily inspections on the bus before driving it. The incumbent will ensure the bus is in good maintenance at all times and schedule any maintenance for the bus as needed. The incumbent will ensure all clients utilize seatbelts at all times, as well as assist clients on and off the bus at all times. The incumbent will ensure the vehicle's fuel tank is at least half-full at all times.

Community Integration:

• The Community Integration and Transport Professional will work with Day Program team members to schedule community activities coinciding with curriculum. All community integration activities will be person centered related to individual goals. The incumbent will collaborate with various community members to ensure client success in the community is fulfilling and safe. The incumbent will also assist the Integration and Employment Operations team in planning and scheduling reverse integration activities into the facility. The Community Integration and Transport Professional will ensure proper documentation is completed each time community activities are completed. All documentation should be person centered around individual goals.

Client Care:

• The Community Integration and Transport Professional will assist in the implementation of program plans, giving reinforcers, providing one-on-one assistance and/or training. The incumbent will communicate pertinent information to Community Program staff and assist program participants with transitioning throughout the day. The incumbent will also teach proper self-help skills and appropriate interactions through role modeling and programmatic interventions. The Community Integration and Transport Professional will also assist with medication administration when needed. The incumbent will be an active member of the Day Program team and will assist team members with all client care. The incumbent will ensure that participants' supervision levels are maintained in the facility and while out in the community.

Client/Program Tracking Reporting:

• The Community Integration and Transport Professional will fill out all necessary progress reports, per client, necessary for billing and tracking. The incumbent will assist Case Mangers with completing assessments by providing vital information needed on program participants. The incumbent will conduct and document vehicle inspection sheets of the vehicle prior to operating and report any vehicle deficiencies to the supervisor immediately.

Relationship Management:

• The Community Integration and Transport Professional will exhibit sound judgement when speaking with and assisting participants. The Community Integration and Transport Professional will communicate in a timely manner and keep supervisor 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. The incumbent may need to communicate with parents, providers, or Host Home Providers, as assigned by Case Manager or supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. Medication Administration Qualification (or complete training within 30 days).

Experience:

• One (1)-year experience driving a 14-passenger bus is preferred but not required.
• CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training CPR/First Aid training within the first 30 days.
• A valid Colorado's driver's license without a history of violations is required*. Must be comfortable driving in inclement weather.

*Per contract requirements with vehicle insurance provider: Qualified candidates must be 21 years of age and have no major traffic violations for previous 3 years (for driving/insurance purposes). Must have reliable transportation; must also be able to operate company vehicle.

Other:

• Previous experience with mild to severe developmentally disabled adolescents or adults is helpful.
• The incumbent must be able to respond to special requests and be flexible with regard to the job, tasks, and duties.
• The incumbent must have good physical stamina/endurance to stand for extended periods of time.
• The incumbent must also demonstrate empathy and concern for the individuals with development disabilities and have a passion for working to maximize their independence and personal growth.
• The Community Integration and Transport Professional must also conduct self in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the agency's reputation. The incumbent must be able to work effectively as a team member with the rest of Community Program staff.

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

Job Title: 675 - Community Integration and Transport Professional Dept Number: Varies - Integration and Employment Operations

The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.

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 - CONTINUOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - OCCASIONALLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - OCCASIONALLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINUOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINUOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINUOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe - A valid Colorado's driver's license without a history of violations is required*.