Program Assistant II - (Direct Activity Support Professional)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

We offer outstanding benefits! Including a $500 Signing Bonus. Apply today.

About us :

A multigenerational gathering place, offering a variety of programs and services for the St. Louis Jewish community and the community at large, the J has something for everyone. We welcome people of all backgrounds and faiths. The J provides educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity-building and recreational programming on its campuses in Creve Coeur, Chesterfield and at Camp Sabra, located at the Lake of the Ozarks. Throughout our history, the J, a non-profit organization, has been the Town Square of the Jewish Community. It’s the one place where families, regardless of affiliation, can feel comfortable and welcome. We are looking to hire Program Assistant - Activity Professionals for both St. Louis and Chesterfield.

Benefits for our Program Assistant - Activity Professional include :

• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Pension and 403b Plans
• Outstanding medical insurance, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Discounted massages at the Creve Coeur Location
• Free membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers – over 150 Group Exercise Classes offered. Free or discounted personal training.
• Free babysitting while working out.
• Discounted benefits on Early Childhood School and Adult Day Care Programs
• Free tickets to cultural arts events, such as theatre shows,
• The J is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Summary and Position Overview :

Adult Day at the J offers two specialized program tracks, Connections and IN. Our Connections program provides day

support to older adults with Alzheimer’s / Dementia and other cognitive and physical impairments. Our IN program

provides day support to individuals over the age of 18 who have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other intellectual

and developmental disabilities. Both programs are geared to help our participants build upon and maintain their current

knowledge, discover new abilities and cultivate personal growth while working to achieve their individualized goals.

The Program Assistant II (Direct Support Professional) position is responsible for providing personalized services for our

Connections or IN participants. Both programs are geared to help our participants build upon and maintain their current

knowledge, discover new abilities and cultivate personal growth while working to achieve their individualized goals. This

may include activities that support soft skills, speech therapy, physical fitness, volunteerism, and socialization. In

addition, Program Assistant II will lead participant activities and provide mentorship to team members. Adult Day at the

J is accredited by the State of Missouri and licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a demonstrated desire and ability to grow into supervisory roles. They enjoy

supporting the growth of others and are a collaborative leader. They should have the flexibility to work within our

operating hours, 7 : 30am to 5pm, Monday – Friday, including some evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities for our Program Assistant II - Activity Professional include :

Requirements :

Active registration must be maintained for continued employment at our center. American Red Cross CPR / First Aid certification, TB testing, and Hepatitis A vaccine are required in this role per licensure. The J provides training / recertification, testing, and vaccine if employee does not already have. Position is subject to a pre-employment background check and physical.

To learn more about the Jewish Community Center, Adult Day at the J and all that we do, please visit our website : www.jccstl.org.

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security's E-Verify program.