In-Person Program Support Specialist - Special Needs

Awesome Life Academy; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Awesome Life Academy is hiring a Program Staff member to support day-to-day activities for individuals with special needs in-person across Naperville, Oswego and Aurora. You will assist with implementing program plans, helping with skill-building exercises, and monitoring progress.

You will prepare materials, maintain a safe, encouraging environment, and collaborate with colleagues to coordinate schedules and share updates.

Qualifications

• Manage and support program activities; training skills.
• Observe, document and report client progress.
• Clear, respectful communication with clients and families.
• Responsive, compassionate client support.
• Experience with individuals with special needs or in human services, education, or healthcare.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and ethics.
• Reliable in-person attendance in Naperville/Oswego/Aurora; willingness to participate in required training.
• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in social services or related fields is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day program activities for individuals with special needs.
• Implement program plans and skill-building exercises.
• Prepare materials and monitor client progress.
• Maintain a safe, supportive environment during activities.
• Coordinate schedules and communicate updates with colleagues.
• Engage with families or caregivers as needed; participate in team meetings.

Skills

Program management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Special needs experience

Confidentiality

Attendance

In-person work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Further education in social services or related fields

Job description

Awesome Life Academy is hiring a Program Staff member to support day-to-day activities for individuals with special needs in-person across Naperville, Oswego and Aurora. You will assist with implementing program plans, helping with skill-building exercises, and monitoring progress.

You will prepare materials, maintain a safe, encouraging environment, and collaborate with colleagues to coordinate schedules and share updates.