What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structured Day Program Specialist position at Kee To Independent Growth, Inc.?
Structured Day Program services are individually designed services, provided in an outpatient congregate setting or in the community, to improve or maintain the waiver participant's skills and ability to live as independently as possible in the community. This service is intended to provide an opportunity for the waiver participant to continue to strengthen skills that are necessary for greater independence, improved productivity, increased community inclusion, and/or for greater socialization. The Structured Day Program is responsible for providing appropriate and adequate space to meet the functional needs of those served. The Structured Day Program must provide adequate protection for the personal safety of the program participants. It is essential that there be coordination between providers and informal supports, assuring consensus in the type of supports and structures that are used in all settings and avoiding duplication of services.
This position provides 1:7 supervision for safety and assistance to the client in activities of daily living to maintain the client safety & well-being while also assisting with program activities. The ratio may increase to 1:8 should the participants have decreased needs (do not wander, have aggressive behaviors, etc.). The ratio will remain at 1:7 for seniors and for those attending the Senior Adult Day Care site. The services provided by a Structured Day Program Specialist may include assessment, training, and supervision to an individual with self-care, task completion, communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, socialization, sensory/motor skills, mobility, community transportation skills, reduction/elimination of maladaptive behaviors, money management skills, and skills to maintain a household.
This position provides 1:7 supervision for safety and assistance to the client in activities of daily living to maintain the client safety & well-being while also assisting with program activities. The ratio may increase to 1:8 should the participants have decreased needs (do not wander, have aggressive behaviors, etc.). The ratio will remain at 1:7 for seniors and for those attending the Senior Adult Day Care site. The services provided by a Structured Day Program Specialist may include assessment, training, and supervision to an individual with self-care, task completion, communication skills, interpersonal skills, problem-solving skills, socialization, sensory/motor skills, mobility, community transportation skills, reduction/elimination of maladaptive behaviors, money management skills, and skills to maintain a household.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Clifton Park, NY 12065 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Clifton Park, NY 12065: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20