Weekend Program Assistant

Company: Sid Jacobson JCC
Location: Greenvale
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES:
The Program Assistant is a kind-hearted, caring, patient, person that possesses strong interpersonal skills, which include the ability to effectively relate and communicate with our program participants. He/She/They will be an active participant in our after-school programming. As a program assistant, you will be playing a vital role in supporting individuals with diverse needs, ensuring their well-being and enhancing their quality of life. In addition, they are responsible for assisting with program implementation and participants safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Ensure the safety of program participants. - Facilitates social and recreational activities for participants on a daily basis. - Assist clients with activities of daily living as needed. - Reports all incidents to Supervisor(s) as they occur. - Prompts participants to interact appropriately with peers and with all persons in program, and at site. - Appropriately completes all required documentation. - Attend all mandatory trainings and personally ensure that their attendance is scheduled per deadlines. Accompanying certifications (CPR; SCIP) are to be sustained and scheduled as per required time frames. - Additional duties as assigned by supervisor(s). 2 Saturdays a month 11am-4pm


QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of one-year experience supporting people with developmental disabilities and/or neurodegenerative conditions preferred.
• Highschool Diploma
• Communication skills including strong interpersonal skills, and ability to speak, read and write effectively.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA confidentiality and exercise discretion when discussing clients.
• Demonstrate detail orientation.
• Exhibit patience, initiative, enthusiasm, adaptability, resourcefulness.
• Reliable and team player
• Able to effectively document behavior management protocols.
• Good oral and written communication skills required.
• First Aid/CPR/SCIP-R Training preferred.
  
  Compensation details: 21-21 Hourly Wage
  
  
  
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