Day Program Associate

Lifesteps, Inc.; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is seeking a Day Program Aide to work at the Adult Training Facility in Beaver, PA. This part-time role runs Monday through Friday with no evenings, weekends, or holidays.

As a Day Program Aide, you will help adults with daily living skills, community participation, transportation, and crafts, while ensuring a safe, supportive environment and reporting progress to staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Driver’s license with ability to travel using agency vehicle.
• CPI certification required or obtained within Lifesteps training.
• First aid and CPR certification required or obtainable within six months.

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with basic life skills and community participation.
• Support transportation, vocational skills, crafts and other activities.
• Observe and report progress; maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Disability services experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CPI certification

First aid and CPR certification

Associates or Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring a Day Program Aide to work at the Adult Training Facility in Beaver, 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.

Day Program Aides - Part-time - Monday through Friday

NO EVENINGS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Have fun while you work and bring joy into the lives of program participants! The Disability Services Day Program Aide is responsible for assisting special needs adults with activities such as basic life skills, community participation, transportation, vocational skills, crafts and fun activities.

Staff observe and report on the accomplishments of the adult participants, while maintaining a safe and clean environment.

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:

• One year experience working with individuals with disabilities in the human services field, like direct care, home health aide, personal care attendant, TSS, etc.


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