Program Assistant (Austin, TX)

Reports to: Activity Director / Center Director

Responsibilities

• Actively present Town Square member activities and support and encourage member participation
• In cooperation with Activity Director, plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly activities to encourage socialization, stimulation, and recreation
• Serve meals and snacks; assist members requiring help with cutting food, clear tables, and all other functions related to meals
• Participate in preparation of member activities as requested
• Actively contribute to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment
• Ensure storefronts and furniture are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at end of day per current Town Square closing protocols
• Communicate in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large
• Participate in staff meetings and educational trainings as required; actively collaborate with all team members, providing feedback and recommendations for enhancing the member experience and achieving overall goals and objectives
• Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and regulatory laws and standards
• Assist with transition and transport, if required, to and from all activities, meals, and restroom breaks
• Report any concerns or observations of change of status in members
• Assist with any and all cleaning responsibilities, including but not limited to storefronts and kitchen. This includes rotational assignments for periodic vacuuming, dusting, and window cleaning
• Assure all Town Square property—furniture, equipment, supplies, and resources are well maintained

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Preferred prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members
• Successful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state specific regulatory requirements