Day Program Manager

We believe that people with disabilities have something unique and valuable to contribute to our world! This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them achieve their highest level of independence, earn a paycheck, build life skills, grow relationships with peers, and engage with the community. The Day Program Manager develops engaging sensory activities, outings, and programming for their team members with special needs. This is a direct care position, and applicants must feel comfortable with toileting, feeding and ambulating team members. Responsibilities also include leading engaging activities and supervising community outings.

This is a full time, 40hr a week position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Lunch breaks are paid. We offer benefits that include health, dental, and vision insurance, in addition to a fantastic vacation accrual program. If you choose to decline company medical insurance, you will also be paid an extra $100 monthly above and beyond your regular wages. Paid holidays include Black Friday!

Pay range for this position is $17.00-$20.50 hourly.

We also provide an opportunity to become certified with the National Association of Direct Support Professionals. If you complete all three steps of the certification process, you will be given a $3,900 bonus!

Here's what our employees have to say about working at GTI:

"The culture here is amazing. The staff that work here work so hard and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else. This company allows me to be able to continue learning and growing as an individual."

"My job here at GTI gives my spirit and soul happiness. :) I truly enjoy being a job coach with all our team members. Teaching them and guiding them fills my heart with Joy. I truly enjoy coming to work on a daily basis :) I surely hope our relationship continues to grow and develop. Watching our team members learn and develop is priceless on a daily basis."

"I love the work that we do, our folks, and our staff."

Call Alex at 231-922-4885 for more info!

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Skills:

• Desire to work in a team environment, even when supporting someone individually
• Ability to work independently
• Treat people with kindness, not cruel or harsh, showing compassion (gentle teaching philosophy)
• A level of integrity that motivates doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Ability to be flexible and handle change well
• A good track record of attendance and an understanding of the importance of consistency for the people we support

The ideal candidate for this position is a unique individual who has a desire for supporting individuals with disabilities to socialize and develop new skills. They must be detail oriented and thrive helping others succeed.

Qualifications / Physical requirements:

• Experience working with DD and/or MI adults is preferred
• Possess a valid driver's license; be able to drive company vehicles with or without passenger
• Pass a background check
• The position may require direct care including extended lifting and transferring of non-ambulatory clients, and providing total assistance with personal hygiene and eating
• Ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications
• Basic computer usage/ knowledge
• High school diploma and must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Pass a background check
• Must have a full range of motion, physical strength,
• Ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications
• Basic computer usage/ knowledge

Salary : $17 - $21