Day Program Specialist FT
Rise Life Services - Mattituck, New York, United States, 11952
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Job Location
PWW Mattituck - Mattituck, NY
Salary Range
$17.00 - $20.00
Description
Under the direct supervision of the Day Habilitation Program Coordinator, and program without walls administration team, including the Day Habilitation Supervisor, 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.
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
Health Care Training
Money Management Skills Trainings
Socialization Skills Training
Individual and Group Social, Health Related, Recreation Activates
Assist in the development and implementation of habilitation plans and goal development.
Complete documentation accurately and timely to reflect progress on goals, other documentation required as needed.
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
Assist with the operation of the food pantry food recovery and operation as needed.
Assist maintaining the Sensory Garden ponds & grounds.
Qualifications
High School Diploma required and one year of experience working with IDD population preferred
Valid and clean New York State Driver’s License
Computer Skills and Analytical thinking required