Job Information
Goodwill Northern New England LifeWorks Program Coordinator in Augusta, Maine
Description
Feel good about where you work!
Goodwill Northern New England is an influential social enterprise that creates jobs, delivers needed services for people with diverse challenges, and uses environmentally friendly products and processes — all while earning revenue to pay for and expand innovative workforce services in Maine, New Hampshire, and northern Vermont. We operate retail stores, employment services, neurorehabilitation centers, residences for people needing 24/7 support, and cleaning/property services.
Goodwill Northern New England — good works here!
In addition to employment that is fulfilling, meaningful and supportive, Goodwill employees also receive:
Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision insurance offered
403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Paid Short & Long Term Disability
Generous Paid Time Off Plan
Paid Holidays
30% Employee discount at Goodwill stores in ME, NH & VT
Valuable job training with growth potential
Discount on personal cell phone plans
Local community discounts
Job Summary
1) Assists the LifeWorks Program Director with the operation of residential, deaf, or community service programs and participates in staff management, ensuring that all service recipients’ needs are met. Duties include:
Responds to urgent matters related to service recipients, employees, and the facility, in the absence of the LifeWorks Program Director.
Provide hands-on assistance with daily tasks such as toileting, bathing, feeding, walking, dressing, and hygiene.
Assists in assuring the quality of designated program concerning service recipient needs and satisfaction.
Works to ensure that all necessary certifications for facility staff are current within agency policy.
2) Represents the Agency in all interactions with other members of the Goodwill community and with the general public, supporting the agency's Vision of creating sustainable communities that thrive through the fullest participation of their diverse residents.
3) Furthers the organizational commitment to triple bottom line results: integrating social, economic, and environmental goals into thinking, planning, and actions.
Requirements
One year experience in a residential or day program setting
Prior work experience with persons with challenging behaviors
Certification and licenser as determined by program requirements
Valid driver’s license permitting operation of a vehicle in the State of Maine with a satisfactory driving record
Evidence of high school diploma or equivalent
Reliable transportation and proof of auto insurance
A criminal background check that meets Agency standards
Preferred
Direct Support Professional Certification (or College of Direct Support)
Active CRMA, CRMA 40 Preferred
NAPPI or Behavioral Intervention Certification
Active CPR/First Aid certificate
One year of supervisory experience in a residential or day program setting
Qualifications
Skills
Required
Care Coordination: Advanced
Computer proficiency: Intermediate
Interpersonal Skills: Intermediate
Communication - verbal: Intermediate
Ability to multitask: Intermediate
Crisis Intervention: Some Knowledge
Conflict Resolution: Some Knowledge
Supervision: Expert
Behaviors
Required
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Motivations
Required
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Education
Required
- High School Diploma/GED or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- Drive. Lic. - Class C
Preferred
Behavioral Intervention
CRMA 40
CRMA
DSP Cert.
First Aid-CPR
Experience
Required
- One year experience in a residential or day program setting
- Prior work experience with persons with challenging behaviors
Preferred
- One year supervisory experience in a residential or day program setting
