Afterschool Direct Support Professional

ADEC; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

ADEC is seeking an Afterschool Direct Support Professional to plan goal-centered activities for children with disabilities, focusing on mobility, social and academic development, and communication skills.

You will coordinate the Afterschool program, foster relationships with community resources, provide personal and medical care, handle waiver billing and paperwork, communicate with families and schools, and arrange transportation to the afterschool location.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching techniques, behavior management, and/or experience working with persons with severe disabilities is desired.
• Knowledge and experience in using sign language preferred.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively with clients, staff, and community resources.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proof of car insurance.
• Pass background screening and negative drug test.

Responsibilities

• Help coordinate the Afterschool program
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with community resources
• Provide personal and medical care to children attending the Afterschool program
• Help with waiver billing and other required documentation and paperwork
• Maintain proper communication with families and schools
• Provide transportation to ADEC's afterschool location
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching techniques

Behavior management

Disabilities experience

Sign language

Team player

Clear communication

Lift 60 pounds

Driver's license

Car insurance

Background check

Job description

The Afterschool Direct Support Professional is responsible for planning goal-centered activities designed for children with disabilities reduce or eliminate the effects of their disability or illness. Staff will plan activities that will help children further develop mobility, social and interpersonal skills, academic skills, motor and perceptual skills, and communication skills.

Job Responsibilities:

• Help coordinate the Afterschool program
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with community resources
• Provide personal and medical care to children attending the Afterschool program
• Help with waiver billing and other required documentation and paperwork
• Maintain proper communication with families and schools
• Provide transportation to ADEC's afterschool location
• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of teaching techniques, behavior management, and/or experience working with persons with severe disabilities is desired.
• Knowledge and experience in using sign language preferred, especially for specific caseloads.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player. Ability to represent ADEC in a variety of public settings.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work cooperatively with clients, staff, and community resources.
• Ability to lift 60 pounds
• Valid driver’s license
• Proof of car insurance
• Pass background screening and negative drug test