What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Program Staff position at LIFE Lessons Day Program?
LIFE Lessons is a day program for adults with cognitive disabilities, we are a division of Liberty Center for Language and Learning, located at Speedway and Swan. At LIFE Lessons our mission is to create an environment that teaches, fosters, and maintains independence for developmentally disabled young adults, both within the community and throughout daily life. This is accomplished by creating an individualized program that incorporates living skills, community activities, volunteerism, and socialization activities.
We are currently hiring day program staff members that are experienced working with individuals with disabilities. The hours for the positions are; Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 3:00pm.
Requirements:
* Must be 18 years of age or older
* Minimum of high school diploma or GED
*Covid 19 Vaccine preferred
* Must have or must obtain Fingerprint Clearance Card
* Must have or must obtain certification in CPR, First Aid, and Article IX
* Experience and interest in working with individuals with disabilities
*Ability to demonstrate patience, good observation skills, judgment, and interest in learning about different special needs.
*Good verbal and written communication skills
Duties:
*Must be able to provide a positive environment, with patience and flexibility, where clients can grow and learn.
*Responsible for direct care (toileting, feeding, diaper changing, transfers, etc.) for adults as needed
*Assist with client data collection and writing in client communication notebooks.
*Assist in the development and implementation of schedules and opportunities for clients to gain independence, self help and social skills, make quality use of leisure time and meet their goals and objectives.
Contact Suzanne or Nicole:
Nicole cell 520-250-5671
Work: 520-327-0777
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Benefits:
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to do wheelchair transfers?
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Fingerprint clearance card (Preferred)
- CPR/First Aid Certificate (Preferred)
- Article 9 certificate (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15