Day Program Staff Assistant

You are a special and unique individual that invests in others. And us? We are a non profit organization that has provided services to adults with developmental disabilities for over 26 years. One of our services is our Day Program which is tailored for the benefit of bringing our clients into community and enriching the lives of all involved. We would love to partner with you in this endeavor. Our program is currently seeking an individual that wants more than just a job. This opportunity to work with our clients is one of a kind. Do you want to make an impact? Are you detail oriented? Do you value integrity? Can you take direction and yet be able to make good decisions? Are you willing to be part of a team and care about people? Then take a look at the job description we've included below. If it interests you, send your resume with contact information including a phone number and email. *We will only consider serious inquiries that are submitted with a resume and contact information.* All potential employees must submit to a drug test and background check. (Sign Language would be extremely helpful.) Day Program Assistant Staff Job Description This position is designed to help manage the day program, ensuring quality service delivery for day program participants. This includes connecting individuals to their communities through recreational and volunteer activities while also putting effort towards program expansion. This position reports to the Day Program Director. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00am until 4:00pm. Specific Job Tasks: DAILY: 1. Help open the day program (drop offs begin at 9am). 2. Field phone calls/emails. 3. Partner with staff in coordinating transportation as needed. 4. Transport individuals to/from activities. 5. Partner with day program staff to facilitate the day to day activities or volunteer work. 6. Engage with the clients in fun activities (games, crafts, coloring etc.) during the day when not out in the community. 7. Address any emergencies as appropriate and complete incident reports when needed. 8. Complete ongoing documentation (attendance sheets, tracking forms for goals, contact notes). 9. Help close the day program (picks begin at 3:00pm) 10. Transport local clients to and from Day Program when there are adverse weather conditions WEEKLY: 1. Assist in completing van inspection form. 2. Assist in communicating with host home providers and residential staff as needed. 3. Help with ensuring receipts are organized and ready for monthly submission. ASSIST MONTHLY: 1. In submitting monthly paperwork for participants by 10am on the 1st of the month. 2. Help complete site visit form for new sites. 3. Help complete fire drills. 4. Help complete attendance record and submit to Ex. Director. 5. Help complete budget sheet and submit to Accounting. 6. Help complete day program calendar. 7. Help develop new recreational and volunteer opportunities. 8. Help complete day program assessments as needed. 9. Help ensure annual client rights are signed and current. 10. Discuss day program goals prior to annual meetings. 11. Help complete quarterly day program file reviews. 12. Help coordinate day program staff coverage as needed