Day Program Specialist FT

RISE Life Services, An Aid to The Developmentally•Brookhaven, NY

7d•$20 - $22

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Director, Assistant Director Day Habilitation Program Coordinator, and program without walls administration team. The Day Program Specialist is to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants enrolled in our community-based program. Staff are to act as teachers, role models, and support to the individuals we serve. Staff are to treat everyone with dignity and respect and provide a setting that is caring, enabling, empowering, supportive, and which leads to increased independence.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Valid NYS Drivers License

Nice To Haves

one year of experience working with IDD population preferred

Responsibilities

Assist, supervise, support and instruct individuals to promote independence and integration into their community.
Teach skills to assist the individuals we serve, achieve a sense of accomplishment and self-worth in the areas of;
Life Safety Training
Communication Skills Training
Cooking, budgeting & shopping
Money Management Skills Trainings
Socialization Skills Training
Recreational activities, new and liked
Individual and Group Social, Health Related, Recreation Activates
Assist in the development and implementation of habilitation plans and goal development.
Complete daily documentation accurately and timely to reflect progress on goals, other documentation required as needed, including Range of Scan, supervision and trip forms.
Provide safe transportation to and from day program and throughout the day to community outings.
Work well as a team member with supervisors and co-workers. Follow management instructions, maintaining accountability for whereabouts throughout the day.
Maintain a safe, clean, and stress-free environment.
Maintain and complete all required trainings
Other duties as assigned to ensure the operation of the day program.