Day Program Aide

Lifesteps, Inc.; Zelienople (Butler County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick time and personal/emergency time

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

403B Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is hiring a Full-Time Day Program Assistant (Aide) for the Transition program in Evans City / Zelienople area. The role supports young adults with mild intellectual disabilities through community-based training in daily living and employment skills.

Responsibilities include implementing activities, supervising health and safety, and helping with personal goals while guiding participants in life skills like cooking, budgeting and budgeting, with enriching community outings.

Qualifications

• First aid and CPR certification required or provided within 6 months of hire.
• Current driver’s license with ability to travel for business using personal vehicle.
• Ability to lift up to 200 pounds with assistance.

Responsibilities

• Implement program activities, daily lessons and community support.
• Monitor health and safety of participants.
• Assist with personal needs and personal goals.
• Teach basic life skills including cooking, cleaning, budgeting and shopping.
• Coordinate community activities such as sports, museum visits and outings.

Skills

First aid & CPR certified

Valid driver’s license

Heavy lifting capability

Basic life skills instruction

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Day Program Assistant(Aide) for the Transition program in Evans City / Zelienople area.

Lifesteps is dedicated to assisting people with special needs strive to live full, independent and productive lives by providing community-based training in employment and daily living skills, while also supporting recreational activities.

If you are dedicated, caring and want to make an incredible difference in the lives of young adults who have mild intellectual disabilities, join our team!

Position Summary:

Responsibilities include: implementing program activities, daily lessons and support in the community; monitoring for health and safety; and assisting with personal needs and personal goals.

Day Program Assistants teach the special needs young adults basic life skills such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping and budgeting, laundry, personal grooming, and banking. Vocational skills and job interests are also explored, along with conducting community activities such as sports activities, visiting museums and the zoo, picnics, etc.

This position works Monday through Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm. No Evenings, No Weekends, No Holidays.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED
• First aid and CPR certification- Training Provided by Lifesteps within 6 months of hire
• Current driver’s license with the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle
• Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 200 pounds with Assistance

Preferred:

• One-year experience working with individuals in the human services field, such as Direct Care, Direct Support Professional, nurses aide, C.N.A., personal care assistant, etc.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree (Special Education, Secondary Education, Sociology, Counseling, Psychology, Family Studies, etc. are related majors, but any major qualifies.)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Generous benefit package

Generous benefit package for full-time employment includes 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time; short & long-term disability insurance; Tuition reimbursement; 403B Retirement Plan; Life Insurance and 12 paid holidays.

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