Adult Program Support Specialist - Full-Time

Our Adult Day Program is a social model program featuring arts, games, field trips, and more. The Adult Day Program Support Assistant plays a key role in daily interactions with participants, helping to enhance and maintain their cognitive, physical, social, and emotional well-being.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.

Responsibilities

• Engage participants in activities of their choice while in the center, offering proactive assistance to inspire and encourage each individual.
• Familiarize yourself with each participant’s Individualized Care or Service Plan and assist with implementing their requested choices daily.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Person-Centered Care principles—Respect, Dignity, Confidentiality, Responsibility, Coordination, Experience, and Goals—and apply them to participants in Day Services.
• Support the Activity Specialist in preparing, carrying out, and cleaning up after planned daily activities.
• Learn and understand the characteristics of the various diagnoses represented within the center.
• Stay informed of all legal requirements governing adult day services and participate in required training sessions.
• Assist participants at mealtime, with snacks, and other requested food or drink, including feeding support according to personal preferences, while adhering to CACFP guidelines.
• Assist participants with toileting, including transferring and changing undergarments or clothes if needed.
• Maintain all necessary records and reports, including daily and monthly notes, sign-in sheets, and incident reports.
• Develop and maintain supportive relationships with caregivers, providing advocacy, resources, and eligibility determination as needed.
• Act as a team player, providing leadership, assistance, and coverage for coworkers throughout the day.
• Attend all in-service training and meetings as requested by the Director.

Requirements

• High School Diploma (Associate’s Degree in Human Services or related field preferred).
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.
• Commitment to the principles and values of Person-Centered Care philosophy.
• Ability to take initiative while encouraging participants to engage in daily activities.
• Creativity and patience in working with participants.
• Flexibility and openness to feedback.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks throughout the day.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Willingness to adhere to Signal Centers’ policies and procedures.
• Ability to read, write, and use a computer.
• Effective communication with participants and coworkers.
• Must pass a TBI Fingerprint background check and complete a pre-employment physical with a TB skin test.

Core Values & Ethical Conduct

• Consistently model our Core Values: Accountability, Community Impact, Compassion, Trustworthiness, and Teamwork.
• Interact respectfully and professionally with staff, clients, management, community partners, and funders.
• Embrace new ideas and utilize creative problem-solving to improve services and delivery methods.
• Work cooperatively with staff, clients, management, funders, and community partners.
• Demonstrate wise, accountable, and careful use of resources and time.
• Conduct oneself with honesty, reliability, and fairness, adhering to our code of ethics.

Benefits

• A competitive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage, HSA, Dependent Care FSA, group life insurance, Teladoc (telemedicine), EAP mental health resources, and short- and long-term disability options.
• Up to 4% matching 401(k) employer contribution, plus a 3% base contribution.
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance.
• Employee discounts on paid services.

Our culture prioritizes belonging and professional growth, with goals to invest in the next generation of leaders. Join us in our mission to create a community of lifelong independence, where your contributions are valued.