Job Description
Job DescriptionWe are seeking a team member to join our Individualized Skills and Socialization (ISS) On-Site program! In this role, you will make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by enhancing their quality of life and assisting them in both life and socialization skills. In this program, individuals are able to enjoy leisure and recreational activities to promote community participation. This program assists individuals in acquiring, retaining, and improving self-help, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in the community.
Schedule
Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4pm
Responsibilities
- Assist with client groups of 4-8
- Assist in 1:1 care (if applicable)
- Assist with personal hygiene needs, eating or dressing (if client requires it)
- Assist in recreational activities
- Assists with client route
- Assist in crafting exercises
- Provides person-centered activities
- Supports the pursuit and achievement of employment
- Provides personal assistance for an individual who cannot manage personal care needs
- Does include transportation from one on-site location to another on-site location
- Promotes an individual’s development of skills and behavior that support independence and personal choice
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Previous experience as a Caregiver, Home Health Aide, co-teacher, or similar role is preferred
- First aid and CPR-certified (preferred)
- Ability to adhere to all health and safety guidelines
- Ability to lift heavy objects
- Compassionate, respectful, ethical
- SATORI training (training offered on-site as well)