Day Program Assistants

Lifesteps; Brighton Township (PA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Lifesteps is hiring two Part-Time Day Program Aides / Instructor's Assistant for the Beaver, PA location. This role provides direct care and participant support for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism in a classroom-style environment, focusing on life skills, social engagement, and personal growth.

You will drive participants using an agency vehicle for community activities, observe progress, complete daily documentation, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• CPI certification provided by Lifesteps; certification required.
• First aid and CPR certification, or ability to obtain within six months of hire date.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to travel using personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and participant support for adults with intellectual disabilities or autism in a classroom-style environment.
• Assist clients with life skills, social engagement and personal growth activities (arts/crafts, music, movement, cooking, nutrition, money management, group outings).
• Drive and transport participants using an Agency vehicle to community activities.
• Observe and report on participant progress, complete daily documentation, maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

CPI certification

First aid certification

CPR certification

Driver's license

Ability to travel

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

ACRE or CESP certificates desirable

Job description

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Day Program Assistants

BEAVER BEST Part-time Regular Beaver, PA, Beaver, PA, US

Salary Range: $15.50 To $15.50 Hourly

Lifesteps is hiring two Part-Time Day Program Aides / Instructor's Assistant for the Beaver, PA location

Lifesteps is a local, 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.

Position Summary:

Have fun while you work and bring joy into the lives of program participants!

The Day Program Aide / Instructor's Assistant is responsible for direct care and participant support for special needs adults in a classroom style environment. Staff assist clients who have intellectual disabilities or autism with activities focused on life skills, social engagement, and personal growth. Examples are: arts and crafts, music and movement, cooking and nutrition, money management, and group outings in the local community.

Day program aides drive and transport participants, using an Agency vehicle, into the community for learning, engagement, and sensory friendly activities.

Staff observe and report on the accomplishments of participants, complete daily documentation, and maintain a safe and clean environment.

The Position is Part Time, Monday through Friday. No Evenings, No Weekends, No Holidays.

Shift is : 9:00 to 2:00

Part-time hours are available also, with flexible scheduling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED.
• 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 of hire date - provided by Lifesteps
• Current driver’s license with the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred:

• One-year experience working with individuals in the human services field, like direct care, home health aide, personal attendant, TSS, caregiver, etc.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Recreational Therapy, Health Education, Nutrition, or any other major
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators Certificate (ACRE) or Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certificates are desirable, but not required

Generous Benefit Package for Full-Time Employees Includes:

• 100% Paid Employee Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement and much more!

EOE/ADA

Lifesteps is a Drug-free Workplace