Apartment Specialist, Program Support Assistant

Applications due by October 3, 2025

Goodwill of Colorado

Job Description

Pay: $17/hour

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Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30a-4p

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 Program Support Assistant I, Apartment (Apartment Specialist) is an active member of the Community Integration Division team to provide direction and support in the Apartment located in the Possibilities program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Daily Living Instruction:

• The Apartment Specialist will be responsible for creating, implementing, and instructing daily living skills in the Possibilities Apartment. Activities include but are not limited to teaching safety skills in the kitchen, basic cooking and entertaining skills, sewing, and learning how to do laundry. The incumbent will assist all clients in their scheduled areas to participate in activities and help them achieve their personal goals. Creating instructional learning areas will include working with assistive technology equipment to enhance independent learning. The Apartment Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the apartment is a safe and healthy environment at all times. The Apartment Specialist will work closely with the Possibilities team to bring in members of the community to assist with the apartment and work with volunteers on certain projects. The incumbent will also create various community activities coinciding with instructional learning in the apartment.

Possibilities Team Support:

• As a member of the Possibilities Team, the incumbent will participate in staff meetings as directed. The Apartment Specialist will also teach proper work habits, interaction, and self-help skills through role modeling and programmatic intervention. The incumbent will also fill in for other positions as needed and perform additional duties as assigned by management. The Apartment Specialist may be requested to assist in the provision of ancillary services to program participants: including necessary help with toileting, transferring, lifting, and other hygiene concerns; assist program participants with transitioning smoothly into daily programming.

Client/Program Tracking and Reporting:

• The Apartment Specialist will assist Possibilities staff with completing any assessments and individualized program plans needed for program participants. In addition, the incumbent will monitor program participants' daily activities and document them on the daily log note sheets.
• Relationship Management:
• The Apartment Specialist will communicate in a timely manner and keep the staff 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 by management. The incumbent will also communicate with parents or Host Home Providers in notebooks as assigned by the Case Manager.

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education:

• A High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Experience:

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training.

Other:

• It is preferred that the incumbent have the ability to interact and work cooperatively and effectively.
• The incumbent must be able to respond to special requests and be flexible regarding job tasks and duties.
• The incumbent must have good physical stamina/endurance to stand for long periods of time.
• The incumbent must also demonstrate empathy and concern for individuals with developmental disabilities and have a passion for working to maximize their independence and personal growth.
• The Apartment specialist must also conduct themself in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm's reputation.
• The incumbent must be able to work effectively as a team member with the rest of the Community Integration Division team members.

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.

We promote a Safe & Drug-free Workplace.

Physical Requirements

Attachment to Job Description

Job Title: 203 - Program Support Asst I, Apartment Dept Number: 5020

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 - CONTINOUSLY

REACHING:

Above Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

At Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

Below Shoulder - FREQUENTLY

TWISTING - FREQUENTLY

BENDING - FREQUENTLY

KNEELING/CRAWLING - FREQUENTLY

SQUAT - FREQUENTLY

CLIMBING:

Use of legs only (stairs) - FREQUENTLY

Use of arms & legs (ladders) - NEVER

HEARING - CONTINUOUSLY

VISION:

Visual, close - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, distant - CONTINUOUSLY

Visual, depth perception - CONTINUOUSLY

HANDS/FINGERS:

Simple grasping - CONTINOUSLY

Fine Manipulation - CONTINOUSLY

Repetitive Movements - CONTINOUSLY

WALKING - CONTINUOUSLY

STANDING - CONTINUOUSLY

SITTING - CONTINUOUSLY

SPEAKING - CONTINUOUSLY

OTHER, please describe -