DS Community Skills Group Facilitator
About The Position
Skills Group Facilitator The Skills Group Facilitator is the primary driver of daily programming and participant support within the Community Skills Group. This role facilitates engaging group activities for adults with developmental disabilities while supporting staff in aligning programming with each participant’s Individualized Service Agreement (ISA) goals. The primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Facilitate daily group programming, including arts, life skills, wellness, and community-based activities Plan and prepare activity materials, guides, and instructions in advance Adapt activities to meet a range of participant abilities and support needs Support participants in building social skills, communication, and community connections Coach and support DSP staff in aligning activities with ISA goals Maintain knowledge of ISA domains and participate in ISA meetings as needed Develop and maintain monthly activity calendars Manage program supplies and inventory within budget guidelines Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment Attend team meetings and communicate regularly with leadership regarding participant progress and program updates Complete required documentation, including attendance and progress notes Follow all NKHS policies, HIPAA regulations, and reporting requirements
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of two years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities or in a related field
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
- Ability to pass required background checks
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred
- Experience facilitating group programming or activities preferred
- Knowledge of ISA processes or HCBS programming preferred
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to a variety of needs and support levels
Responsibilities
- Facilitate daily group programming, including arts, life skills, wellness, and community-based activities
- Plan and prepare activity materials, guides, and instructions in advance
- Adapt activities to meet a range of participant abilities and support needs
- Support participants in building social skills, communication, and community connections
- Coach and support DSP staff in aligning activities with ISA goals
- Maintain knowledge of ISA domains and participate in ISA meetings as needed
- Develop and maintain monthly activity calendars
- Manage program supplies and inventory within budget guidelines
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming program environment
- Attend team meetings and communicate regularly with leadership regarding participant progress and program updates
- Complete required documentation, including attendance and progress notes
- Follow all NKHS policies, HIPAA regulations, and reporting requirements
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Tuition & continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
- Health and dental insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
- Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
- Outstanding employee wellness program
- Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, generous paid time off and additional optional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
