Day Program Aide

Lifesteps Inc; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifesteps Inc. is seeking several Day Program Aides for the Adult Training Facility in Kittanning, PA. This part-time role runs Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM, with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

You will assist adults with crafts and basic education, transport participants, and document daily progress. The organization emphasizes serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years, with a commitment to helping individuals with special needs achieve their fullest potential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current driver’s license with ability to travel using an Agency vehicle.
• Obtain and maintain CPI certification as provided by Lifesteps.
• First aid and CPR certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with activities such as crafts and basic education at the Adult Training Facility.
• Transport participants to community activities using the agency vehicle.
• Observe, report, and complete daily reporting on participants’ progress.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in the program.

Skills

CPI proficiency

First aid CPR

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPI Certification

Associates or bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Recreational Therapy, Health Education, Nutrition, or related major

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