Day Program Assistants

Lifesteps, Inc. • Vanport Township, PA

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About The Position

Lifesteps is hiring two part-time Day Program Aides / Instructor's Assistants in Beaver, Pennsylvania. Lifesteps is a local, nonprofit human services organization serving Western Pennsylvania and providing programs and services for people with special needs.

The Day Program Aide / Instructor's Assistant provides direct care and support to adults with special needs in a classroom-style environment. Staff assist participants with intellectual disabilities or autism in activities focused on life skills, social engagement, and personal growth, including arts and crafts, music and movement, cooking and nutrition, money management, and community outings. The role includes driving and transporting participants in an Agency vehicle for community learning, engagement, and sensory-friendly activities. Staff observe and report participant accomplishments, complete daily documentation, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

The position is part-time, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There are no evenings, weekends, or holidays. The posting also notes that part-time hours are available with flexible scheduling.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Obtain and maintain Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification; training is provided by Lifesteps.
• Hold First Aid and CPR certifications, or be able to obtain and maintain them within six months of hire; training is provided by Lifesteps.
• Current driver's license, ability to travel for business using a personal vehicle, and proof of current auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with individuals in the human services field, such as direct care, home health aide, personal attendant, TSS, or caregiver work.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Special Education, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Recreational Therapy, Health Education, Nutrition, or another major.
• Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) Certificate or Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to adults with special needs in a classroom-style environment.
• Assist participants with intellectual disabilities or autism in activities focused on life skills, social engagement, and personal growth.
• Support activities such as arts and crafts, music and movement, cooking and nutrition, money management, and community outings.
• Drive and transport participants in an Agency vehicle for community learning, engagement, and sensory-friendly activities.
• Observe and report on participant accomplishments.
• Complete daily documentation.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Benefits

• Full-time employees receive 100% paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal/emergency time.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED