Program Assistant (Austin, TX)

Town Square NW Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Town Square NW Austin is seeking a Program Assistant to actively support member activities and encourage participation. You will work with the Activity Director to plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly programs, help with meals, and maintain a welcoming, safe environment for members.

Required: high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, ability to lift 50 pounds, and a flexible schedule. Preferred experience with seniors or adults with special needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred experience working with seniors or adults with special needs.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.
• Able to lift 50 pounds and assist members as needed.
• Background check passed and state regulatory requirements may apply.

Responsibilities

• Actively present Town Square member activities and support and encourage member participation.
• In cooperation with Activity Director, plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly activities to encourage socialization, stimulation, and recreation.
• Serve meals and snacks; assist members requiring help with cutting food, clear tables, and all other functions related to meals.
• Participate in preparation of member activities as requested.
• Actively contribute to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment.
• Ensure storefronts and furniture are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at end of day per current Town Square closing protocols.
• Communicate in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large.
• Participate in staff meetings and educational trainings as required; actively collaborate with all team members, providing feedback and recommendations for enhancing the member experience and achieving overall goals and objectives.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and regulatory laws and standards.
• Assist with transition and transport, if required, to and from all activities, meals, and restroom breaks.
• Report any concerns or observations of change of status in members.
• Assist with any and all cleaning responsibilities, including but not limited to storefronts and kitchen. This includes rotational assignments for periodic vacuuming, dusting, and window cleaning.
• Assure all Town Square property-furniture, equipment, supplies, and resources are well maintained.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Experience with seniors

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Background check readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Program Assistant

REPORTS TO: Activity Director / Center Director

Responsibilities

• Actively present Town Square member activities and support and encourage member participation
• In cooperation with Activity Director, plan and facilitate daily, weekly, and monthly activities to encourage socialization, stimulation, and recreation
• Serve meals and snacks; assist members requiring help with cutting food, clear tables, and all other functions related to meals
• Participate in preparation of member activities as requested
• Actively contribute to creating and maintaining a clean, orderly, bright, and welcoming environment
• Ensure storefronts and furniture are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at end of day per current Town Square closing protocols
• Communicate in a positive, courteous, and professional manner with members and their families, co-workers, referral agencies, and the community at large
• Participate in staff meetings and educational trainings as required; actively collaborate with all team members, providing feedback and recommendations for enhancing the member experience and achieving overall goals and objectives
• Comply with company policies and procedures and safety and regulatory laws and standards
• Assist with transition and transport, if required, to and from all activities, meals, and restroom breaks
• Report any concerns or observations of change of status in members
• Assist with any and all cleaning responsibilities, including but not limited to storefronts and kitchen. This includes rotational assignments for periodic vacuuming, dusting, and window cleaning
• Assure all Town Square property-furniture, equipment, supplies, and resources are well maintained

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Preferred prior experience working seniors and/or adults with special needs
• Able to work a flexible schedule
• Able to bend, pull, push, squat, turn, transfer, and lift 50 pounds; able to stand for an extended period while providing physical assistance to members
• Successful results of background check, and where applicable, additional state specific regulatory requirements

Location

Northwest Austin, 13450 Research Blvd Unit 106, Austin, TX 78750

Phone: [phone]