Program Assistant

Jawonio; City of Yonkers (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Jawonio in Yonkers, NY is seeking a part-time Drop-In Aide/Driver to support participants with social and recreational activities and to assist with meals at the Yonkers sites.

The role requires a GED or high school diploma, a valid NY driver’s license, the ability to drive a 14-passenger van, and availability from 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday through Friday, with a focus on safety and compassionate engagement.

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License and insurability for agency insurance.
• Ability to drive a 14-passenger van.
• Willingness to prepare light meals for members and facilitate recreational and social activities.
• Availability to work 12pm–6pm, Tuesday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Plans social and recreational activities for participants.
• Maintains clean, hazard-free work setting.
• Assists with planning and preparing meals.
• Engages participants in social activities and events.
• Models compassionate, ethical behavior and attentive listening.
• Operates a 14-passenger van and ensures safety of passengers.
• Performs safety checks and reports hazards.

Skills

Driving

Safety awareness

Meal preparation

Activity planning

Compassionate engagement

Education

GED/High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

14-passenger van operation

Job description

Job Location: Yononio Yonkers - Yonkers, NY 10701.

Position Type: Part Time.

Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly.

DROP IN AIDE/DRIVER - YONKERS, NY.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, in conjunction with coordinator, social and recreational activities for participants.
• Maintains physical setting, including cleaning counters, floors, straightening area, keeping it hazard free, etc.
• Assists with planning and purchasing of food for meals. Prepares, cooks, serves meals. Clean up kitchen area after meal time.
• Engages in social activities with participants, helps announce special events such as BINGO and movies.
• Models appropriate behavior, ethical practice and demonstrates compassion for participants on ongoing basis. Responds to needs of participants by being an attentive listener, portraying empathy to individual.
• Monitors and organizes activities which are appropriate to the participants, setting, etc. Participates in community based events and activities as needed.
• Operate van or bus 14 passenger as specified by route sheets and agency procedures. Follow motor vehicle regulations to ensure safety of consumers.
• Assist consumers on and off agency vehicles, as determined by individual needs of consumer and as prescribed by agency policy.
• Ensure vehicles are clean and safe. Fuel vehicles. Remove trash. Clean spills, etc. Immediately report any malfunctions or possible safety hazards to the Transportation Coordinator.
• Perform safety checks of vehicles as prescribed by agency policy. Document results in maintenance logs.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Maintains safe, orderly work area and work practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications

• GED/High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid NY State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.
• Ability to drive a 14 passenger van.
• Willingness to prepare light meals for members and facilitating recreational and social activities at each Drop-In Center site, respectively.
• Ability research and plan appropriate activities for adults with mental health diagnosis.
• Ability to work in Yonkers from 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday.