Are you a person who enjoys helping others? Are you currently seeking fulfillment in your professional life? Supporting adults with developmental disabilities is a great way to make a living while making a difference.
We are currently seeking professional and compassionate individuals for the position of “Program Assistant” in our Adult Development and Activity Center.
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, Program Assistants in the Adult Development and Activity Center Day Program help to design, lead and implement facility-based and community-based activities that are tailored to the needs, strengths, interests and preferences of consumers in order to develop consumers’ functional skills, enrich their lives through community integration and self-advocacy, further their independence through the development of employment and self-care skills, as well as provide structured opportunities for creative expression and enjoyment.
Assigned activities may include job coaching paid work sites, directing volunteer work at non-profit organizations; supporting development of independent living skills through activities such as using the computer and Internet; public transit, cooking and nutrition, growing vegetables; fulfilling needs for creative expression through activities such as music, dance, art, crafts, and photography; leading social recreational activities such as physical fitness, golf, swimming and bowling; and orienting consumers in how to access community resources such as the library, parks and recreation centers.
9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday (Full Time)
Compensation: $18.25/hour + Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long Term Disability Insurance
