What are the responsibilities and job description for the Programming Aide position at Cedar Lake?
Who We Are:
Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.
Why you’ll love working here:
- Opportunities to expand skills and professional development.
- Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
- Weekly Pay
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days.
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- 401k retirement savings program
What you'll do:
The Programming Aide serves as a substitute and aide to the Classroom Managers, assistant to the Director of Programming and Community Services, and acts as Direct Support Professional as needs dictate. They function as a member of the Programming staff and a member of the Interdisciplinary Team.
- Assist Classroom Managers with the implementation of activities, provide supervision in the absence of Direct Support Professionals, and other tasks as needed to ensure the class runs effectively.
- Act as a Classroom Manager substitute in their absence by performing tasks according to their job description, including but not limited to, offering activities, implementing goals, documenting, and providing direct support to individuals.
- Act as a Direct Support Professional by engaging in activities with the individuals, providing support, implementing guidelines, documenting, toileting, and transferring when a Direct Support Professional is on break or absent.
- Assist in the development and distribution of the Direct Support Professional classroom assessment schedule, as needed. Ensuring there is accurate coverage for classrooms to operate according to levels of supervision.
- Assist Activities Coordinators and Community Integration Manager on outings.
- Collaborate with the Programming department on the development and implementation of events.
- Ensure Classroom Managers have current guidelines and goal sheets.
- Weekly, submit Direct Support Professional break logs to their supervisor.
- Provide Programming orientation to new hires.
- Ensure that current classroom schedules are available in designated locations.
- Conduct monthly summary audits for the Director of Programming and Community Services.
- Attend and participate in weekly pre-annual meetings.
- Attend and participate in annual and Interdisciplinary Team meetings, as needed
- Follow facility and individual guidelines, procedures, and policies.
- Comply with all applicable regulations.
- Perform all other related work as assigned.
What sets you apart:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have a valid Kentucky Driver's License with good driving history
- helping our individuals work towards a goal and celebrating when they achieve those goals
- building strong relationships with individuals who love you unconditionally
- exploring new places/activities with individuals and watching their excitement
- knowing I'll laugh every day I come in to work”
If this sounds like the career move you’ve been looking for, apply on this posting or visit www.cedarlake.org/career.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
