Program Assistants – Special Needs

Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you driven by a desire to give back and make a difference wherever you go? If so, we have full-time, part-time, and per diem opportunities that might be a fit for you! Shifts vary from 8am-5:30pm.

We are seeking Program Assistants to work with young adults with Special Needs in our Vocational Life Skills Training Center.

Our ideal candidates will be kind-hearted, caring, patient, and possess strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to effectively relate and communicate with our program participants. He/She/They will be an active participant in our vocational and social programs.

How You’ll Help Us Be Successful:

• Ensures safety of program participants while at program sites
• Facilitates vocational training, social, and recreational activities for participants on a daily basis
• Reports significant incidents to Supervisor(s) as they occur
• Prompts participants to interact appropriately with peers and with all persons in program, and at site
• Appropriately completes all required documentation
• Attend all mandatory trainings and personally ensure that their attendance is scheduled per deadlines
• Assist clients with activities of daily living as needed
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

What You’ll Need To Be Successful:

• Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to speak, read, and write effectively
• Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clients
• Demonstrate detail orientation
• Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, and resourcefulness
• Reliable and team player
• Able to effectively develop and document behavior management protocols
• Good oral and written communication skills required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS + ABILITIES:

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder is preferred but not required
• Willingness to transport participants in agency van/ bus is preferred but not required