Activities Assistant
About The Position
The Activities Assistant is responsible for actively implementing assigned outcomes for each consumer as determined by his/her Service Planning Team, working cooperatively with Program Supervisor in assigned paperwork duties, assisting the development of skill building activities and implementing schedules. The role involves meeting regularly with the direct supervisor to ensure services are appropriate and meet the needs, likes, and interests of consumers, and completing all necessary paperwork. Additionally, the Activities Assistant acts as a mentor to all assigned new staff to teach, guide, and support them, and brings any supervisory concerns to the Program Supervisor or Manager.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED is required.
- A valid driver’s license passing insurability guidelines.
- Must meet the requirements related to Criminal History Record checks that became effective April 1, 2005, which requires prospective employees to be fingerprinted if they have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services in our programs regulated by OPWDD.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities or related field of experience.
Responsibilities
- Actively implement assigned outcomes for each consumer as determined by the Service Planning Team.
- Work cooperatively with the Program Supervisor in assigned paperwork duties.
- Assist in the development of skill-building activities and implement schedules.
- Meet regularly with the direct supervisor to ensure services are appropriate and meet the needs, likes, and interests of consumers.
- Complete all necessary paperwork.
- Act as a mentor to all assigned new staff to teach, guide, and support them.
- Bring any 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
