Program Aide - PRN

Clover New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 22,413; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization seeks a part-time recreational coordinator in New Orleans. The role involves promoting educational development through various activities, supporting the elderly and disabled, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a CNA, and two years of experience in human services. With a focus on creativity and effective communication, the ideal candidate will work towards empowering program participants and enhancing their well-being. The position offers a salary of $16.27/hour.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working in the human service field.
• Ability to work effectively with low-income elderly and disabled adults.

Responsibilities

• Promote development through recreational and social activities.
• Provide daily recreational activities in small groups.
• Instruct participants in daily exercise.

Skills

Creativity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of poverty dynamics

Teamwork

Advocacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED and CNA

Job description

4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote intellectual and educational development of participants through individual and group recreational and social activity.
• Provide recreational activities for participants on a daily basis in the form of small groups.
• Instruct participants in daily exercise.
• Escort participants as needed (field trips, restrooms, activities, social and medical services, etc.).
• Assist participants with meals and snacks daily.
• Engage participants in outdoor activities (walks, gardening, etc.).
• Supervise program participants at the agency and when attending outings.
• Perform other tasks assigned.

Job Type: Part‑time, Contract, Temporary

Required Skills and Expectations

• Possesses creativity and good organizational skills in developing program activities.
• Possesses ability and an interest in working with low‑income elderly and disabled adults.
• Ability to appropriately instruct and assist participants in various recreational and social activities.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff, participants, caregivers, volunteers and visitors.
• Possesses a demonstrated understanding of the dynamics of poverty, oppression, sexism, racism, ageism and other forms of prejudice that confront our staff, volunteers, program participants and community at large.
• Proven ability to work effectively, respectfully, and harmoniously with a broad range of people from diverse cultural, ethnic and socio‑economic backgrounds.
• Able to engage and motivate program participants and staff to increase their self‑sufficiency and work toward resolution of challenges.
• Able to advocate on behalf of program participants and believe that program participants have the capacity to grow and change.
• Demonstrated philosophy and values consistent with the purpose and goals of Kingsley House, employing a strengths and empowerment perspective and working toward increasing the capacities of program participants and their families.
• Able to work holistically, as part of a team, with staff, program participants and their families, volunteers and the community at large toward successful outcomes for program participants.
• Respects the integrity of each program participant, their right to privacy and confidentiality, and their right to participate in our programs.
• Maintains confidentiality with respect to personnel and proprietary agency information.
• Ability to meet deadlines, well organized, and able to work under pressure of multiple deadlines; demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Acts as a role model within and outside of the agency.
• Adheres to agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

Educational Requirements: Must have a High School Diploma or GED and a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant).

Experience Requirements: Two years of experience working directly in the human service field.

Salary Description: $16.27/hour