Special Needs Program Assistant and Driver

Sid Jacobson JCC is seeking a Full-Time Special Needs Program Assistant and Driver candidate who is kind-hearted, caring, patient, and possesses 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.

This position is in Nassau County (East Hills), Long Island.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures safety of program participants while at program sites and while transporting.
• 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.