Day Program Assistant

About the role

The Day Program Aide / Caregiver assists adults with disabilities in various activities including vocational training, basic work skills, hygiene, money management, community participation, crafts, and other life skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities in the Adult Training Facility
• Observe and report on participant accomplishments
• Maintain a safe and clean environment
• Transport participants to community learning, engagement, and fun activities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current driver’s license with ability to travel using an Agency vehicle
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification (provided by Lifesteps)
• First aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain and maintain within six months (provided by Lifesteps)
• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 200 pounds with assistance
• One year experience working with individuals with disabilities in the human services field (such as direct care aide, home health aide, personal care assistant, direct support professional, medical assistant, etc.)
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators Certificate (ACRE) or Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) preferred
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in education, special education, sociology, social work, rehabilitation, counseling, therapy, transition programming, or any other related field

Benefits

No evenings, no weekends, no holidays!

Pay

Details TBA

Schedule

Part-time, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday