Day Program Specialist FT

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Director, Assistant Director Day Habilitation Program Coordinator, and program without walls administration team.  The Day Program Specialist is to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants enrolled in our community-based program.  Staff are to act as teachers, role models, and support to the individuals we serve.  Staff are to treat everyone with dignity and respect and provide a setting that is caring, enabling, empowering, supportive, and which leads to increased independence.  

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Assist, supervise, support and instruct individuals to promote independence and integration into their community.  

1. Teach skills to assist the individuals we serve, achieve a sense of accomplishment and self-worth in the areas of; 

1. Life Safety Training 

1. Communication Skills Training 

1. Cooking, budgeting & shopping 

1. Money Management Skills Trainings  

1. Socialization Skills Training  

1. Recreational activities, new and liked 

1. Individual and Group Social, Health Related, Recreation Activates  

1. Assist in the development and implementation of habilitation plans and goal development.  

1. Complete daily documentation accurately and timely to reflect progress on goals, other documentation required as needed, including Range of Scan, supervision and trip forms. 

1. Provide safe transportation to and from day program and throughout the day to community outings. 

1. Work well as a team member with supervisors and co-workers. Follow management instructions, maintaining accountability for whereabouts throughout the day. 

1. Maintain a safe, clean, and stress-free environment.  

1. Maintain and complete all required trainings 

1. Other duties as assigned to ensure the operation of the day program.