DSP/ Job Coach II - Land of Lincoln Goodwill Industries, Inc

Our Mission: Providing people the skills and resources to become self-sufficient through the power of work.

Our Diversity Statement: LLGI recognize...

Competencies

       Adaptability                                                   Gaining Commitment                                                     Coaching Leveraging Diversity

      Decision Making                                            Initiating Action Managing                                              Work Contributing to Team Success

      Stress Tolerance                                           Communication                                                               Building Trust Tenacity

 

Education, Experience and Credentials

 

Must have completed eight years of grade school or provide proof of ability to read at an 8th grade level (TABE, ABLE or CASAS literacy test).

Requires DSP certification or ability to become DSP certified within 120 days of employment

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification within 120 days of employment.

Requires strong problem solving and record maintenance skills.

Requires proficiency with the Google business platform and/or Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel.

Builds trust by interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence.

Conveys information clearly through verbal and written communication.

Requires ability to work independently while fostering a strong team atmosphere.

Maintains confidentiality of information related to LLGI operations, financial matters and personnel matters.

Demonstrates sensitivity and the ability to communicate with a diverse population, promotes diversity and inclusion throughout the organization.

Interacts with people in a manner that enhances their dignity, privacy and confidentiality.

Requires a high level of professionalism, integrity, business conduct and ethical behavior.

Understands and follows LLGI policies and procedures.

Requires ability to be consistently at work and on time on scheduled work days.

Embraces the mission, vision and values of LLGI.

 

Physical Requirements

Lifts or moves up to fifty (50) pounds of clothing and house wares safely on and off retail shelving fixtures up to ten (10) feet high, clothing racks four (4) feet high, and z-racks six (6) feet high.

Physical stamina and strength to lift and or carry up to twenty-five (25 pounds).

Pushes and pulls z-racks holding up to one-hundred (100) pieces of clothing and weighing a minimum of 150 pounds.

Requires the ability to use pallet jack with loads ranging from 100 to 700 pounds safely.

Bends and reaches into gaylords five (5) feet high to remove clothing and house wares.

Requires manual dexterity to fasten and unfasten buttons, and snaps and zippers.

Stands for long periods of time throughout the day.

Requires the ability to perform a combination of tasks for extended periods such as stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, reaching, carrying, pushing or pulling objects.

Demonstrates visual acuity to evaluate donated items for quality

Requires the ability to identify smells to evaluate donations for undesirable odors - mold, must, dust, bodily fluids and/or urine

Requires the ability to reach by extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

 

Environmental Conditions

Works in a light industrial/warehouse environment with exposure to heat and cold.

Subject to exposure to allergens including dirt, dust, mold, metals, rubber, plastics, latex, and pet hair.

 

Tools and Equipment

Basic office equipment including computer, A/V equipment, calculator, photocopier, scanner, telephone and other equipment specific to contract. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Safety Equipment, Latex/vinyl gloves, wheeled spring carts, wheeled deep carts, wheeled z-racks, bushel carts, pallet jacks, stacker, bale carts, 4-wheel dollies, 4 wheel metal/plastic cages, material lifts, furniture dollies, hand trucks, and basic retail equipment

 

Regular Contacts

         LLGI Staff                               Volunteers/Community                  Service Workers General Public

         Donors/Customers                 Vendors/Suppliers                         Service Participants

         Parents/Guardians                 Community/Business                    Staff Social Services Staff

 

​At Land of Lincoln Goodwill, we offer a variety of benefits to our employees. For more information on what LLGI offers, please click on this link: http://llgi.org/careers/benefits/ . Land of Lincoln Goodwill is also a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. All positions offered are subject to a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.

 

Apply today. Our Goodwill team is waiting for YOU!