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 DiplomaCommunication 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 playerAble 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 WagePIa194a282e40d-25660-36286500

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