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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Leads and facilitates one (1) or more of YAI’s Family Support group offerings based on interests, availability and qualifications by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults and/or parents based on specific program curriculum.
• Engages with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with I/DD.
• Working in partnership with support staff, ensures participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.
• Conducts person-centered goal setting and regularly monitors and evaluates participant progress through observations.
• Provides individual assistance, within a group setting, when needed.
• Communicates consistently with supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities.
• Engages with families on site pre/post session regarding progress, plans and/or any issues or concerns that arise.
• Works with program leadership to identify, develop and/or update and enhance program curriculum according to the evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content.
• Safeguards proper facility set up/clean-up for each group session, may assist with room set up as needed.
• Remains current with mandatory and other training, successfully completing within required time frames.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, training and/or certificate in program related field or as required by program contract;
• A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Yoga Certification is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management and written communication skills.
• Ability to complete room set up, including movement/sliding of tables, chairs and other equipment.
• Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualification Requirements

• One (1) year experience working with people with I/DD preferred.
• Master’s Degree may be required by certain contracts and/or programs.

Pay

$25/hr - $25/hr

Schedule

Mondays (Kitchen Skills) from 3:30-5:30pm
Tuesdays (Yoga Mindfulness) from 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesdays (Life Skills) from 4:30-6pm.