Position Summary:
To work as a team in managing the operation and compliance of the Day Habilitation program by providing training, coaching and supervision to Shared Day Habilitation Assistants with the guidance of the Day Habilitation Coordinator. To ensure that all the staff are well trained in order to maintain a daily schedule of program activities that engage participants in choice making, community involvement, and onsite activities that assist the individuals with a structured and meaningful day.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Day Habilitation Coordinator in the development of a meaningful program (Day).
• Create relationships in the community by facilitating community activities.
• Maintain professional communication with families, other Springbrook Depts. and outside agencies.
• Give direction, have good communication skills, provide leadership to staff, attend meetings, and to be able to perform the task of the Coordinator in his/her absence.
• Demonstrates good role modeling while working with the individuals on daily living skills, leisure and recreational activities.
• Assure the safety and well-being of each individual while promoting independence and respecting each individual’s choices, needs, rights and responsibilities.
• Attends all required training and staff meetings.
• Maintain current understanding of Springbrook’s Policy and Procedures.
• Provides direct care to individuals receiving services including medication administration.
• Attends all required training, staff development programs, and staff meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the DayHab Coordinator.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required; Associates preferred
• Must have (2) years’ experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Must complete Springbrook New Manager Orientation and Leadership Training Program
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in or knowledge of using a variety of computer software and e-mail applications, especially Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word; have the aptitude to learn other computer software as necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. independently and assist in lifting weights exceeding 50 lbs.
• Meet the requirements to drive Springbrook vehicles as required.
• Be able to perform all physical interventions.

Springbrook is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Springbrook to prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, age, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, sexual or reproductive health decisions, traits historically associated with race and/or any other status or characteristic protected by law.