Day Center Program Assistant — Enable Independence

Aurora Community Services; Wisconsin; Ibrido; USD 21.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

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Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation/Personal Hours

Employee Stock Ownership

Employee Achievement Program

Longevity Bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Aurora Community Services seeks a Program Assistant Day Center (Caregiver) in Wausau, WI. This full-time role supports adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities in daytime center activities from Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include community integration, event planning, self-care support, medication assistance, meals, and safe transportation. Join an Employee Owned Company today.

Competenze

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Communicate basic English.
• Basic reading, writing and internet navigation skills.
• Experience with adults with disabilities.

Mansioni

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration.
• Help consumers plan and prepare their choices of fun events and outings.
• Assisting with self care.
• Medication Administration.
• Meal Preparation/Planning.
• Transportation of consumers.
• Follow individual service plans.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

18 years old

Driver's license

English literacy

Reading & writing

Experience with adults with disabil it

Physical ability 50 lbs lift

Descrizione del lavoro

Program Assistant Day Center (Caregiver) – Wausau (Monday – Friday daytime hours)

Job Category: Vocational Day Center

Requisition Number: PROGR002306

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• Posted : September 29, 2026
• Full-Time
• Rate : $18 USD per hour

Locations

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Schofield, WI 54476, USA

Description

Your New Beginning Starts Here!

Wage: $18/hr.

We’re more than a human services agency—we’re partners in transformation, walking alongside you on the journey to a fuller, richer life.

We are seeking passionate and committed individuals to work in our adult day center supporting adults with cognitive and mental health disabilities live fuller, happier, and to empower independence.

For over 35 years, Aurora has been a leader in providing customized services that support individuals with disabilities, chronic mental illness, and traumatic brain injuries in residential settings. We value employees that are passionate about making people smile every day by empowering them to live as independently as possible.

Position Summary: The Day Center Services Program Assistant aids the operation of the Aurora Day Services to assure the delivery of timely, consistent, and quality day services.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Seek out opportunities for community/social integration
• Help consumers plan and prepare their choices of fun events and outings
• Assisting with self care-
• Medication Administration
• Meal Preparation/Planning
• Transportation of consumers
• Follow individual service plans
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions/Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record for consumer transport
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to twist, turn, squat, bend, reach, pull, push from high/low position, raise arms above shoulder, walk, sit (chair and floor), climb stairs, and use hands and fingers
• Communicate basic English
• Basic reading, writing, and internet navigation skills
• Experience with adults with disabilities
• Option to get paid before payday
• Opportunities for advancement in a growing, hire-from-within company
• Employee discount - Verizon and Dell
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation/Personal Hours
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Employee Achievement Program
• Longevity Bonus for Part Time or Full Time Employees
• Casual dress (no uniforms), fun work atmosphere
• And more

If you are looking to make a difference, join the Aurora team! Aurora Community Services is proud to be an Employee Owned Company! An EOE/AA Employer

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Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Dedicated

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact

Ability to Make an Impact

: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

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