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Direct Support Specialist

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Cincinnati, OH, United States
Full-time
Direct Support Specialist

Full-time; posted: Tuesday, Nov 21 2017

Easterseals Serving Greater Cincinnati

Phone: 513-281-2316

Email: [email protected]

Email your resume & cover letter  to [email protected], please include the name of the position for which you wish to apply in the subject line

Basic Responsibilities:

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Easterseals has an opening at our Work Center in Hamilton, in this position you will assign, set-up and train individuals with disabilities on their daily job assignments, this includes reinforcing previously learned assignments, providing supervision, checking work for quality supplying individuals with materials needed for job. Instructing individuals served in a manner appropriated for their learning style and abilities. Maintain safe working environment, responsible for general clean-up of work area. Supervises and assists individuals with daily living skills as needed, assists during breaks and lunch as directed by supervisor. Supervises and participates in alternative programming as necessary, assisting with creation of activities as necessary. May be required to transport individuals served to and from programming

Qualifications:

Minimum qualifications include:

High School diploma or equivalent

Knowledge of intervention strategies; emotional, mental and physical disabilities; general principles and methods of working with persons with disabilities; job training methods; vocational and habilitation programming.

Knowledge of computer software, applications and programs.

Skilled in verbal and written communication

 Valid driver’s license & insurance & a good driving record

Organization Info

Easterseals

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1942
About Us
Mission: 

For nearly 100 years Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disabilities. Now, as America faces a broad range of new issues, we make a major, positive, life-changing difference in the lives of people and families facing today's disabilities. The work we do every day is redefining disabilities for the 21st century.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 16 2017
Active Until: 
Dec 16 2017
Hiring Organization: 
Easterseals
industry: 
Nonprofit