Job Description

Loveland Center, Inc. Equality Through Opportunity.
$250.00 SIG ON BONUS
JOB TITLE: DSP - Gross Motor Instructor/For Adults with Disabilities.

Day shift: Monday thru Friday - No Weekends
Make a difference in someone's life!!

QUALIFICATIONS:  

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities implementing occupational therapy, special education, or related techniques. 
• Must have a driver’s license and access to a reliable motor vehicle.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct oneself in a calm and professional demeanor when interacting with the public and/or with difficult situations
• Ability to problem solve and must be able to work independently and in team environments.
• Enthusiastic, professional, positive, motivating, inspiring, mission-driven personality.
• Effective time management skills.
• Outstanding presentation and public speaking skills.
• Detail-oriented, while remaining organized and capable of prioritizing accordingly.
• Ability to handle confidential information with sensitivity and integrity.
• Knowledge of, or ability to master, therapeutic equipment, adaptive devices, and other needed tools.

DUTIES:

• Fully adheres to Loveland Center's Code of Ethics and Unifying Values. 
• Maintain professional standards of the highest quality with regards to health, safety, program room management and public relations. 
• Acquire and maintain proficient level of technological skills as applied to job requirements and industry standards.
• Be a part of the development of individualized implementation plans with input from each assigned participant, managers, and family members.
• Work within prescribed individualized implementation plans and behavior plans for each participant, monitoring progress and giving input on setting annual goals. 
• Help ensure all health, safety, and center standards are met.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that would normally be met by a Gross Motor Instructor to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the Instructor is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently is required to stand, walk, sit; and use hands. The Instructor is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; as well as stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Instructor may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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