Day Program Aides - Daylight Hours - Monday to Friday

Lifesteps - PA, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

PA, PA

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About the position

Lifesteps is hiring Day Program Aides to work at the Adult Training Facility in Kittanning, PA. Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs". The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you. Lifesteps is expanding services in Armstrong County and has an immediate need for several Day Program Aides or Day Program Instructors in Kittanning, PA. Have fun while you work and bring joy into the lives of program participants! The Day Program Aide is responsible for assisting special needs adults with activities such as crafts and basic education skills while the participants are at the Adult Training Facility. In addition, the Day Program Aides transport the adult individuals into the community for participation of field trips, learning activities, and outings, using the agency vehicle. Day Program Staff observe and report on the accomplishments of participants, complete daily reporting, and maintain a safe and clean environment in the program.

Responsibilities

• Assist special needs adults with activities such as crafts and basic education skills.
• Transport adult individuals into the community for field trips, learning activities, and outings using the agency vehicle.
• Observe and report on the accomplishments of participants.
• Complete daily reporting.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment in the program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current driver's license with the ability to travel utilizing an Agency vehicle
• Obtain and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - provided by Lifesteps
• First aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain within six (6) months - provided by Lifesteps.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working with individuals in the human services field, like direct care staff, home health aide, personal attendant, TSS, etc.
• Associates or bachelor's degree in Special Education, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Recreational Therapy, Health Education, Nutrition, or any other major.

Benefits

• Part-time hours - Monday through Friday - 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM OR 8:45 AM to 2:15 PM
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays.