What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Program Specialist position at Aid to the Developmentally Disabled, Inc.?
RISE is a nonprofit organization that was established in 1980 as Aid To The Developmentally Disabled (ADD) by family members who were concerned about the physical and emotional decline of patients compelled to live in crowded institutions.
These family members believed that appropriate treatment and training in a warm, sheltered, homelike environment would enhance their physical and emotional growth. With the support, funding and licensing of New York State’s Office of People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH), ADD came to life.
We are currently seeking a full time Day Program Specialist to work in our Patchogue Program. In this program you would be supporting people with ID/ DD. The people we support in this program assist with a community based thrift store and also assist in the daily operation of a soup kitchen. Both of these programs operate out of a rectory of a church and support the local community. Day Program Specialists also transport participants in the program to recreational outings. Tthe Role of the Day Program Specialist position is an interactive , supportive and educational position which supports the people in the program. If you are interested in becoming a Day Program Specialist please apply.
This position comes with a $3500 Dollar Sign on Bonus!
For more on this position please visit our website at riselifeservices.org EOE
NY Drivers License required
HS Degree/GED Required.
Rise Life Services is committed to the retention of our staff. Home of the Rising Star and Shining Star program and our roundtable Series!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 37.5 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
