Day Services Assistant

Queens Centers for Progress
Jamaica, New York
Full-time

Queens Centers for Progress is a major non-profit agency providing person centered support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in various programs.

We have openings for Day Services Assistants in our Day Program.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Day Services Assistant provides comprehensive care to adults with developmental disabilities in a day program.

  • Works with groups of individuals, organizes activities and teaches independent living skills such as money management, safety, social and communication.
  • Plans and implements arts and crafts projects, assists individuals in the use of community resources, i.e. parks, library and other recreational facilities.
  • Transports individuals to volunteer sites and teaches them work skills at those sites.
  • Ensures the safety of individuals in all settings by following specified supports and safeguards as delineated on Staff Action Plan.

We offer comprehensive benefits to all our Day Service Assistants!

Benefits :

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Day Services Assistant Schedule - 7 : 30 am to 3 : 30 pm or 8 : 30 am to 4 : 00 pm

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

  • High School Diploma / GED or some college, studying in the field of Human Services.
  • A valid New York State driver's license for three(3) years is required.
  • Prior work experience in a human service field working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
  • The ability to write daily entries or notes about the client's services is required.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : From $16.00 per hour

Schedule : Full-time, Day shift. Monday to Friday

Education : High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience : Working with people with developmental disabilities : 1 year (Required)

License / Certification : NYS Driver's License for at least 3yrs (Required)

Work Location : In person

Queens Centers For Progress is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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