Day Program Assistant

About the role

The Day Program Assistant at Lifesteps will assist special needs adults with activities such as crafts, community outings, and life skills. Responsibilities include observing and reporting on participant accomplishments, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and transporting participants using an Agency vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist special needs adults with activities like crafts, community outings, and life skills.
• Observe and report on participant accomplishments.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Transport participants using an Agency vehicle for learning, engagement, and fun activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current driver’s license with the ability to travel utilizing an Agency vehicle
• Obtain and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI)
• First aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain within six (6) months
• One-year experience working with individuals in human services field
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators Certificate (ACRE)
• Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in education, special education, sociology, social work, rehabilitation, counseling, therapy, transition programming, or any other major
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays