Day Program Associate

Lifesteps, Inc.; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

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

You will help adults with activities including basic life skills, community participation, transportation, and crafts while ensuring safety. Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED, a valid driver’s license, CPI and First aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within six months).

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma/GED.
• Required: Driver’s license with ability to travel using Agency vehicle.
• Required: CPI certification and First aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with activities such as basic life skills, community participation, transportation, vocational skills, crafts and fun activities.
• Observe and report on participant accomplishments while maintaining a safe, clean environment.

Skills

Driver's license

First aid and CPR

CPI certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or bachelor’s degree (preferred) in related field

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Day Program Associate

Substitute Beaver, PA, Beaver, PA, US

Salary Range: $15.50 To $15.50 Annually

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