Structured Day Support Staff

PATHWAYS INC • Village of Horseheads, NY

7d • $0 - $17 • Onsite

About The Position

The day program staff will be responsible to implement assigned outcomes for each consumer as determined by the individual and as written in their service plan. They will implement activities, events, classes, programs, etc. that is meaningful to the adults that attend structured day program. They will work cooperatively with Assigned Team Leader in ensuring designated paperwork duties are completed timely, assist participants in developing skills, promote and execute meaningful daily activities, implement scheduled events/classes/speakers etc. for the program, meet regularly with supervisor, and ensure that the needs, interests, rights, and safety of all participants are met.

Requirements

• Verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets Pathways insurability guidelines to operate agency-owned vehicles.
• Must meet the requirements related to Criminal History Record checks that became effective April 1, 2005, which requires prospective employees to be fingerprinted if they have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services in our programs regulated by OPWDD.

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma or GED is preferred.
• One year of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities, preferred.
• HHA/PCA certificate recommended or able to acquire.

Responsibilities

• Implement assigned outcomes for each consumer as determined by the individual and as written in their service plan.
• Implement activities, events, classes, programs, etc. that is meaningful to the adults that attend structured day program.
• Work cooperatively with Assigned Team Leader in ensuring designated paperwork duties are completed timely.
• Assist participants in developing skills.
• Promote and execute meaningful daily activities.
• Implement scheduled events/classes/speakers etc. for the program.
• Meet regularly with supervisor.
• Ensure that the needs, interests, rights, and safety of all participants are met.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED