Day Program Aide

Lifesteps, Inc.; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifesteps Inc. is hiring Day Program Aides to work at the Adult Training Facility in Kittanning, PA. The role involves assisting adults with activities, transporting participants for community outings, and maintaining a safe environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, CPI certification, and CPR/First Aid within six months. Part-time hours are 8:45 AM–2:15 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel using agency vehicle.
• Obtain and maintain CPI certification (provided by Lifesteps).
• First aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within six months (provided by Lifesteps).
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in related fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with activities such as crafts and basic education skills at the Adult Training Facility.
• Transport participants to community activities and field trips using the agency vehicle.
• Observe, document, and report on participants' progress and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Part-time scheduling: Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM; no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

Skills

First aid

CPR

CPI certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

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Day Program Aide

Part-time Regular Kittanning, PA, Kittanning, PA, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 11445

Salary Range: $15.50 To $15.50 Hourly

Lifesteps is hiring Day Program Aides to work at the Adult Training Facility in Kittanning, PA.

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Lifesteps is expanding services in Armstrong County and has an immediate need for several Day Program Aides or Day Program Instructors in Kittanning, PA.

Have fun while you work and bring joy into the lives of program participants! The Day Program Aide is responsible for assisting special needs adults with activities such as crafts and basic education skills while the participants are at the Adult Training Facility. In addition, the Day Program Aides transport the adult individuals into the community for participation of field trips, learning activities, and outings, using the agency vehicle.

Day Program Staff observe and report on the accomplishments of participants, complete daily reporting, and maintain a safe and clean environment in the program.

Part-time - Monday through Friday - 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM

NO EVENINGS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS! Work while children are in school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current driver’s license with the ability to travel utilizing an Agency vehicle
• Obtain and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - provided by Lifesteps
• First aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain within six (6) months - provided by Lifesteps

Preferred:

• Experience working with individuals in the human services field, like direct care staff, home health aide, personal attendant, TSS, etc.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Recreational Therapy, Health Education, Nutrition, or any other major