Day Program Specialist – Community Engagement & Care

Beacon Specialized; Pennsylvania, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Specialized Living seeks a Day Program Professional to ensure individuals have engaging, person-centered experiences that promote independence and community integration across multiple locations. In this non-exempt role, you will implement daily activity schedules, support health and safety, assist with personal care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to carry out individual service plans.

Travel to program sites as needed and attend required trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass criminal background check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Proficient in speaking, reading and writing the English language.
• Approved by state, federal and government entities to work within BSLS programs.
• Ability to use office equipment, including BSLS information technology systems.

Responsibilities

• Always be compliant with all company and regulatory policies and procedures.
• Implement daily activity schedules including community outings, events, and in-house programming (arts, crafts, music, sensory activities).
• Promote community awareness and inclusion through responsible, courteous behavior.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals during program hours, transportation, and community activities.
• Provide personal care and support as needed.
• Assist individuals with personal finances, maintaining accurate documentation.
• Complete and submit incident reports per policy.
• Utilize crisis prevention and intervention strategies, using restrictive procedures only as a last resort.
• Participate in interdisciplinary planning and carry out goals from individual service plans.
• Attend staff meetings and complete required annual training.
• Travel to other program locations as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Trauma-informed

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beacon Specialized Living seeks a Day Program Professional to ensure individuals have engaging, person-centered experiences that promote independence and community integration across multiple locations. In this non-exempt role, you will implement daily activity schedules, support health and safety, assist with personal care, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to carry out individual service plans.

Travel to program sites as needed and attend required trainings.