Position Summary: Responsible for assisting persons with developmental disabilities to participate in education, recreational, and volunteer activities onsite and in the community.
Salary Range: $21.00 – $23.00
Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter with their resume. Tell us why this position is right for you!
Responsibilities:
· Provide group and individual support, supervision, and transportation to individuals in the ACE program.
· Manage a caseload of participants. As an interdisciplinary team member, assess the needs and desires of the individuals, attend interdisciplinary and annual team meetings, advocate, and assist in developing service and support plans to ensure person-centered outcomes.
· Monitor the success of outcomes attained and document progress. Responsible for assisting with activities such as arts and crafts, games, exercise, and topic of the day during facility-based services.
· Develop and/or research appropriate individual and/or group community activities incorporating arts, cultural, recreational, and collaborative opportunities.
· Facilitates small group recreation, cultural, and educational outings.
· Assist with the organization of office and activity space during and after activities.
· Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
· Other duties as assigned.
COVID-19 considerations: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (proof required), subject to legally required exemptions.
Education:
· High School or GED
Experience:
· Some experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in education, arts and/or recreation settings.
Other:
· Able to lift up to 40 pounds to perform necessary tasks, such as assisting clients when necessary, carrying supplies and equipment, moving light equipment, etc.
· Able to bend, kneel, stoop, and perform push/pull motions to perform necessary tasks, such as moving light supplies and equipment, picking up materials, etc.
· Able to grasp or hold items to perform necessary tasks, such as handling materials and supplies, moving items, etc.
· Must be able to work in a team setting. Must have a good driving record.
· Must maintain automobile insurance.
· It is helpful to have CPR, first aid, various safety skills, and/or defensive driving.