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About the Role

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Director, Assistant Director Day Habilitation Program Coordinator, and program without walls administration team, the Day Program Specialist ensures the safety and well-being of all participants in a community-based program. Staff act as teachers, role models, and support to individuals, treating everyone with dignity and respect to foster a caring, enabling, empowering, and supportive environment that promotes independence.

Responsibilities

Assist, supervise, support, and instruct individuals to promote independence and community integration.
Teach skills in life safety, communication, cooking, budgeting, shopping, money management, socialization, and recreation.
Facilitate individual and group social, health-related, and recreational activities.
Assist in the development and implementation of habilitation plans and goal development.
Complete daily documentation accurately and timely, including progress on goals, Range of Scan, supervision, and trip forms.
Provide safe transportation to and from the day program and during community outings.
Collaborate effectively as a team member with supervisors and co-workers.
Follow management instructions and maintain accountability for whereabouts.
Maintain a safe, clean, and stress-free environment.
Complete all required trainings.
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the operation of the day program.

Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license.

Skills

Life Safety Training
Communication Skills Training
Cooking
Budgeting
Shopping
Money Management Skills Training
Socialization Skills Training
Recreational activities
Teamwork
Documentation
Transportation

Location

Port Jefferson, NY

Work Type

Full-time

Salary/Compensations

$20.00 - $20.38 Hourly