Program Assistant

AutismUp; City of Rochester, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center in Rochester, New York, seeks a Program Assistant to support participants in social, enrichment, independence, fitness, self-regulation, and arts programs for children, teens, and adults. This role leads regular programs and acts as substitute instructor when needed.

You’ll assist with planning and safety, complete progress notes, attend trainings, and help manage class activities, following lesson plans and ensuring participant oversight.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; college experience in related field is helpful.
• Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities is preferred.
• Enthusiastic and enjoys working with children, teens, and adults.
• Team player with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work late afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supporting individual participants in achieving goals and objectives
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
• Supports the AutismUp Instructors and program objectives, particularly in regard to participants’ social development and behavioral management
• Completes progress notes / metrics and other necessary documentation by the end of shift
• Attends trainings and meetings as assigned
• Design, plan and lead regular programs and classes in the role of a lead instructor
• Occasionally leads classes on a rotational or substitute basis, following the lesson plan and managing the class in terms of participant oversight and support staff direction
• Completes all other duties as directed

Skills

Strong communication

Team player

Education

High School Diploma preferred; college experience helpful

Job description

AutismUp at the Golisano Autism Center, Rochester, New York

Hours:

Part-time, four days a week, Shift is 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM for 20 hours per week, Monday-Saturday shifts

Pay range:

$18.00 – $21.00 per hour dependent on education and experience

Position Summary:

The Program Assistant provides direct support to participants in programs that focus on skill development (social, enrichment, independence, fitness, self-regulation, the arts) for children, teens, and adults in classroom and community settings. This role also designs, plans and leads regular programs and classes in the role of a lead teacher. The Program Assistant will substitute for Instructors and Support Staff in their absence, and fill in as assigned to perform administrative and support functions.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting individual participants in achieving goals and objectives
• Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
• Supports the AutismUp Instructors and program objectives, particularly in regard to participants’ social development and behavioral management
• Completes progress notes / metrics and other necessary documentation by the end of shift
• Attends trainings and meetings as assigned
• Design, plan and lead regular programs and classes in the role of a lead instructor
• Occasionally leads classes on a rotational or substitute basis, following the lesson plan and managing the class in terms of participant oversight and support staff direction
• Completes all other duties as directed

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma preferred; college experience in related field is helpful
• Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities is preferred
• Enthusiastic and enjoys working with children, teens, and adults
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Ability to work late afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays