Program Assistant - Neurology
About The Position
The Program Assistant serves as the primary coordinator for Brain Balance and elective sessions within the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center (MSAC). This position works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create a positive, empowering environment for program participants. The Program Assistant provides daily support for all MSAC sessions, including physical therapy (PT), occupational therapy (OT), lunch programming, Brain Balance, and elective activities. This role requires hands-on participant assistance, coordination of program logistics, and active engagement in program delivery.
Requirements
- Two years experience in healthcare, social services, or related field. Education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis.
- Experience leading group activities or classes for adults.
- Skills
- Multitasking
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with disabiltiies.
- Knowledge of multiple sclerosis as demonstrated by application materials.
Responsibilities
- Greet participants upon arrival and document attendance.
- Disseminate program information and assist with communication, including contacting transportation providers.
- Provide direct support to participants throughout the day, including assistance with transfers, accessing exercise equipment, restroom transfers, emptying catheter bags, opening food containers, and gathering belongings at the end of the day.
- Assist members during lunch; ensure lunch areas are set up in advance and cleaned at the conclusion of the lunch period.
- Prepare the facility for program activities, including setting up tables, portable chairs, exercise equipment, and food preparation tools.
- Restock supplies and clean equipment before and after participant use.
- Clean and organize the facility at the end of each program day.
- Assist therapists and occupational therapy students (12-week rotations) in supporting participants to meet individualized goals.
- Assist with morning warm-ups and therapeutic or recreational activities.
- Track and document attendance and recreation activities for all participants.
- Fill in to lead recreation groups or elective sessions as needed.
- Work closely with occupational therapy students and interdisciplinary team members.
- Provide support to team members and assist with Board of Directors interactions as appropriate.
- Participate in monthly member assessments and staff meetings.
- Assist with development and implementation of new MSAC programs and services.
- Facilitate and support special projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
- Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
- One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
- A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
- https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
