Day Hab Program Activity Assistant

Vinfen•Rockland, MA

6d•$22 - $22

About The Position

The Day Hab Program Activity Assistant (Instructor) aids in the implementation of clinical and individual programs. Assists in the daily implementation of DHSP, daily schedule of activities, and recommended plans. Provides support to persons served in day habilitation setting. Assists in case management responsibilities. Provides instruction and skill building in the areas of Self Help, Sensorimotor, Communication, Social Development, Independent living, Behavior Development, Affective Development, and Wellness Development. Assists in case management responsibilities, as directed. Provides input for interdisciplinary team reviews. Assists in the development of DHSP for persons served, including recommendations from professional and para-professional specialists. Maintains contact with family members, funding source, and other staff members, including members of the Interdisciplinary team at the Day Hab. Implements clinical and daily plans for persons served. Provides recommendations or implements changes to ensure continuous improvement of programs. Maintains documentation daily. Adheres to data collection and maintenance policies and guidelines. Ensures progress notes for persons served are completed according to guidelines. Works directly with persons served individually and in groups. Works to develop skills for persons served. Ensures that members are actively engaged in meaningful activities throughout the entire day, offering choices wherever possible. Communicates with management regarding treatment and programs for persons served. Participates or is actively involved with various teams, such as Case Management Team. Supports members in crisis management using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Safety Care. Performs other duties, as required.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
One year of relevant work experience/training.
CPR within 2 weeks of hire, First Aid within 2 weeks of hire, New Employee Training (NET), Safety Care within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge and use of advocacy techniques
Knowledge of applied behavioral analysis with developmental disabilities population
Knowledge and use of different communication styles
Knowledge of empowerment and self-advocacy techniques
Knowledge of formal and informal assessment practices
Knowledge of participatory planning techniques

Benefits

A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
15 days of Vacation per year
11 Paid Holidays
10 Sick Days per year
3 Personal Days per year
Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
$500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!