Activities Assistant
About The Position
The Activities Assistant actively implements assigned outcomes for each consumer as determined by the consumer’s Service Planning Team. The position works cooperatively with the Program Supervisor on assigned paperwork, assists with developing skill-building activities, and implements schedules. The Activities Assistant meets regularly with the direct supervisor to ensure services are appropriate and meet consumers’ needs, likes, and interests, and completes all necessary paperwork. The role also mentors assigned new staff by teaching, guiding, and supporting them, and brings supervisory concerns to the Program Supervisor or Manager.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to pass insurability guidelines to operate agency-owned vehicles.
- Meet applicable Criminal History Record check requirements, including fingerprinting when required for employees with regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services in OPWDD-regulated programs.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities or a related field.
Responsibilities
- Implement assigned outcomes for each consumer as determined by the consumer’s Service Planning Team.
- Work cooperatively with the Program Supervisor on assigned paperwork duties.
- Assist in developing skill-building activities and implement schedules.
- Meet regularly with the direct supervisor to ensure services are appropriate and meet consumers’ needs, likes, and interests.
- Complete all necessary paperwork.
- Mentor assigned new staff by teaching, guiding, and supporting them.
- Bring supervisory concerns to the Program Supervisor or Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
