Program Assistant - Disabilities Art Day Program

The Program Assistant monitors, supervises, and participates in the development and implementation of Person Centered, Behavior Support, and other support plans and curriculum for each individual, in pursuit of the individual's outcomes and personal goals and well-being. The Program Assistant is a TURN representative in the community and other agency/professional settings. Essential functions of this position include regular attendance, adherence to authorized schedule, regular transportation of clients, and sensory levels sufficient to perceive signs of aggression or physical distress in others.

• A minimum of six months of work experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• A minimum of 18 years of age.
• Experience with various forms of art and able to teach to others.
• Own personal, reliable transportation.
• Valid driver's license, current motor vehicle insurance, clean driving record and willingness to regularly transport clients
• Driving large program buses and vans as well as being willing to train new employees to drive large vehicles.

• Knowledge of general medical conditions.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritizing, and time management skills.
• Problem-solving, leadership and teamwork experience.
• Proficiency in professional and community networking.
• Effective verbal and written communication and the ability to produce and review typed business letters, reports, and accurate numerical records.
• Basic word processing and other basic computer skills.
• Effective personal stress management.
• Performance of administrative functions such as financial, liaison, reporting duties, and supervising program staff.
• Candidates must be able to complete all requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you organized, detail-oriented, and reliable? Do you work well as part of a team? Can you maintain positive relationships with clients, medical providers, community members, and others? If yes, you might just be perfect for this human services position!

The typical schedule for this position is Monday-Friday between the hours of 7:30am to 4:30pm, including various staff meetings at different times. There are also times working outside of the typical schedule will be needed based on client and program needs.

If you feel that you would be right for this human services job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!