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Resurrection has an opening for a Special Needs Care Associate in our Resurrection Adult Learning Program! The position is part-time, non-exempt and is located at the Overland Park campus at 8412 W. 95th Street. Please see below for a full job description.

Job Summary

The Resurrection Adult Learning Program Special Needs Care Associate position is responsible for the direct care of adult participants with autism (learners). They provide hands-on care, supervision, and support for learners while working alongside the Resurrection Adult Learning Program Director, co-workers and volunteers. This position supports the missional and life skills activities offered through this program including devotion, daily learning, exercise, and other activities.

Essential Responsibilities and Expectations:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position-Specific

• Actively engage and interact with day program learners at an appropriate level with dignity and respect.
• Foster an environment that is conducive to the needs and care for day program learners.
• Determine needs of learners and act/adjust accordingly to align with current best practices.
• Ensure safety of day program learners.
• Provide hands-on assistance for day program learners and volunteers in all aspects of the day program, including Christian devotion, recreation, missionary and other enrichment activities.
• Maintain professional and positive relationships and interactions with families, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Attend any staff meetings or training sessions, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Responsibility – able to show responsibility for the care and well-being of day program learners.
• Adaptability – remains flexible and appropriately modifies behaviors to meet the dynamic needs of day program learners, families, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Problem Solving – able to identify a situation, make sound decisions, and solve problems effectively.
• Teamwork – ability to work in collaborative environment, coordinate efforts, learn and take direction from others, and offer a positive and energetic attitude.
• Reliability & Communication – regular and prompt communication skills (verbal and written) and the ability to commit to regular work schedules.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Prior experience working with special needs is preferred.
• Knowledge of autism levels 2 and 3 or education in a related field (e.g., special education, behavior analysis, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physical Therapy (PT), Speech Language Pathology (SLP), nursing) is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with day program learners, co-workers, and volunteers.
• Physical requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods of time, and moving around with learners which may including being on the floor.