Benefits:

403(b) up to 5% match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Major Areas of Accountability:

To provide input and assistance in implementing formal and informal participant objectives.

To provide meaningful tasks and activities so that participants are engaged in functional activities.

Set up and carry through with tasks in ways that assist participants in increasing their independence.

Have a working knowledge of in-house jobs so that assistance can be provided to participants so they job can be completed correctly and quality is maintained.

Perform general clean up and maintenance of program and work areas.

Collect accurate program data on a daily basis.

Communicate with others regarding concerns and program progress of participants in such a way that respect and confidentiality are maintained.

Will work cooperatively with other staff, agencies and family members in order to facilitate services provided.

Assists participants with eating, mobility (including transferring) and other personal needs.

Provide supervision to participants throughout the day.

Provide positive, age-appropriate interaction opportunities for participants throughout the day.

Possible Bus aiding on am and/or pm routes.

Accept work direction from the Training Specialist and supervision from the Program Supervisor.

Periodically bring a small job crew or individual supported to a community job site.

Knowledge and Skill Required:.

Ability to pass a motor vehicle background check.

Ability to safely operate a vehicle.

Ability to lift or manually assist people with disabilities on and off of vehicles.

Ability to work with people with developmental disabilities.

Ability to follow instructions/direction.

Ability to communicate with a wide range of staff and team members is a professional, respectful manner.

Ability to provide direct care to programs participants and assist with participant supervision as necessary.

Ability to be on time and work scheduled shift.

Ability to follow-through with requests and work direction from other staff, outside job sites or families.

Ability to provide a positive work atmosphere for participants.

Ability to implement effective techniques for working with people with developmental disabilities.

Ability to negotiate and find creative solutions to problems.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Ability to engage in a cooperative work style, encouraging teamwork and respect.