Day Program Activities Assistant

Vinfen • Weymouth, MA

114d • $22 - $22

About The Position

As a Day Program Activities Assistant, your direct care and instruction will support adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges to achieve goals, overcome barriers, and build life skills in a Day Program or Day Habilitation setting. In contrast to a traditional classroom setting, Day Programs serve as engaging professional care settings in which individuals can receive direct care, individualized therapeutic services and health services all while socializing with their peers for a part of the day. On a typical day, you may assist a small group of individuals at a time with varying levels of need through direct care and facilitation of rehabilitative activities. Your work may focus on developmental skill training in self care, self-direction, independent living skills, maintaining hygiene, toileting or first aid. You may also work with individuals on improving communication, socialization, fine-and-gross motor skills, and providing enrichment through activities based around art, music, and horticulture. Our Day Program positions offer great weekday 8 am - 4pm schedules and emphasize team work, socialization and relationship building.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience working with similar population preferred.
• Strong time management, organizational and writing skills.
• Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment.
• Must be able to become MAP certified within 150 days of employment (if applicable).
• Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, and national fingerprinting background check.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Special Education or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and instruction to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist individuals in achieving personal goals and overcoming barriers.
• Facilitate rehabilitative activities and developmental skill training.
• Support individuals in self-care, hygiene, and independent living skills.
• Enhance communication and socialization skills through various activities.
• Engage individuals in enrichment activities such as art, music, and horticulture.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more.
• 15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more).
• Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs.
• Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs.
• Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan.
• Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance.
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care).
• $500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap.
• Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees