Day Program Activities Assistant

About the role

Vinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with various disabilities and challenges. This position is within Vinfen’s Day Program Activities Assistant team.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction and skill building in areas such as Self Help, Sensorimotor, Communication, Social Development, Independent Living, Behavior Development, Affective Development, Vocational Development, and Wellness Development.
• Assists case management responsibilities, as directed.
• Provides input for interdisciplinary team reviews.
• Aids in the development of Individual Service Plans (ISPs) for persons served, including recommendations from professional and para-professional specialists.
• Maintains contact with family members, funding sources, and other staff members, including members of the ISP team.
• Implements clinical and daily plans for persons served.
• Provides recommendations or implements changes to ensure continuous improvement of programs.
• Maintains documentation daily.
• Adheres to data collection and maintenance policies and guidelines.
• Ensures progress notes for persons served are completed according to guidelines.
• Works directly with persons served individually and in groups.
• Works to develop skills for persons served.
• Ensures that members are actively engaged in meaningful activities throughout the entire day, offering choices wherever possible.
• Communicates with management regarding treatment and programs for persons served.
• Participates or is actively involved with various teams, such as Case Management Team.
• Supports members in crisis management using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Safety Care.
• Assists with the training of staff, as needed.
• Maintains physical upkeep of the program area.
• Makes sure supplies and equipment needed are monitored and maintained.
• Notifies managers of any needs identified and works to resolve those.
• Acts as an advocate for persons served in all areas.
• Follows policies and procedures specific to program and Vinfen.
• Supports community integration of persons served through community opportunities, volunteer opportunities, reverse integration, and the development of friendships.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Advocacy techniques
• Applied Behavioral Analysis with developmental disabilities population
• Different communication styles
• Empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
• Formal and informal assessment practices
• Participatory planning techniques
• Required physical and independent living management skills
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Persuasive, collaborative skills
• Presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to provide a positive role model

Qualifications

• Typical Requirements: One year of relevant work experience/training.
• Preferred /Required Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driving Requirements: Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle. Must have a valid driver's license and pass a driver's screening background check.
• Physical Effort: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position. Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift.
• Specific Vision Abilities: Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Other Physical Abilities: Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives. Ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping.
• Required Certifications: CPR required within two weeks of hire, First Aid required within two weeks of hire, Safety Care required within 90 days of hire, NET required.

Pay Range

USD $22.00 - USD $22.00 /Hr.