Enrichment Program Provider P/T

CARES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CARES is seeking enthusiastic staff members to assist in a camp-like program for children and adults with developmental disabilities. The role involves facilitating engagement, ensuring safety, and communicating clearly with participants. Requirements include a high school diploma and some experience with disabilities or as a camp counselor. The position offers opportunities for meaningful interaction and support within a structured setting.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with persons with developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Prior experience as a camp counselor or related role is preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate participant engagement during activities.
• Ensure all consent forms and medical/emergency information are collected and verified.
• Maintain a max of 4 participants-to-1 staff member.

Skills

Bilingual

Experience with developmental disabilities

Enthusiasm and excitement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Location: Bensonhurst or Manhattan

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The OPWDD* Enrichment Program Provider assists in a camp-like experience for children and adults ages 9 and up who have challenges related to their developmental disability. The programs will include an afterschool program that is run two days a week and an alternating weekend program that is on both Saturday and Sundays. We are looking for an upbeat, enthusiastic staff members who can support ongoing activities while keeping the participants engaged and excited about the program.

• Facilitate participant engagement during activities, ensuring that each participant engages for a minimum of 15 minutes during each scheduled session.
• Staff assigned to transportation must arrive at pickup locations at least 15 minutes before departure, while non-transportation staff are expected to report to the work site on time to prepare for program activities.
• Ensure all consent forms and medical/emergency information are collected and verified prior to participation.
• Make sure that the program spaces are safe, clean and left in good repair after each activity and at the end of each day.
• Maintain a max of 4 participants-to-1 staff member during program activities; ensuring continuous supervision.
• Conduct documented head counts at every transition point (i.e. arrivals/departures, trip segments, or activity blocks).
• Ensure safety of all participants at all times, notifying the Program Coordinator in the event of an emergency and complete all documentation.
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required.
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Prior experience working with persons with developmental disabilities is a plus.
• Prior experience as a camp counselor, or related role is preferred.
• Bilingual is a plus.
• Complete all trainings including safety protocols from the Agency prior to start.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and excitement to the participants, while also completing routine safety checks.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

*OPWDD is the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and is a NY State agency.

CARES (Community Assistance Resources and Extended Services, Inc.) is to assist children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and/or mental health conditions and their families, in particular, from under-served multilingual communities, access information, obtain resources and services.