Position: Community Learning Retention Specialist – Program Assistant

Department: Day Habilitation Services

Reports to: Manager, Day Habilitation

Exempt/Non Exempt: Non Exempt

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Summary: To provide developmental/ vocational habilitation training services consistent with each participants Individual Plan by implementation of skill acquisition in areas of self- help, daily living skills, socialization, leisure, basic academics, motor skills, communication and behavior.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train and assist individuals of assigned group to meet his/ her goals.

• Along with Program Manager, plan activities that address the goals set for in an Individual’s plan

• Implement and record data pertaining to the Individual plan

• Implement individual behavior programs.

• Complete required data entry and documentation.

• Ensure that the safety and health care practices are observed.

• Assist all program individuals to keep work and training area clean and orderly/

• Assist participants with community integration projects

• Assist participants with toileting and personal hygiene.

• Follow correct lifting procedures when helping non- ambulatory individuals move to different locations.

• Maintain a positive and productive attitude.

• Assist individuals with transportation through Mobility.

• Provide transportation and assistance to clients for community appointments & field trips.

• Complete transportation logs regarding daily mileage and inspection sheets.

• Obey all traffic laws and communicate all violations and malfunctions, involving agency vehicles, to the Transportation Coordinator.

• Attend meetings, conferences, and trainings as scheduled

• Serve as an advocate for the program participants.

• Assist supervisor in the timely completion of monthly billing.

• Maintain up to date tracking sheets

• Provide activities with an individual(s) as assigned.

• All other duties as required

• Must be able to assist with toileting, meals, and transfers of individuals needing assistance.

• Learn and utilize ETO software.

• Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Day Habilitation

• Demonstrate the 5 Core Values of The League (Accountability, Participant Focus, Quality Independence and Mutual Respect).

 

 

Qualifications Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screening.

• AA Degree in Human Services or related field/ and or 2 years experience working with people who have developmental disabilities and have completed high school, or possess GED.

• Possess verbal and written skills to meet job requirements

• Ability to complete training as required

• Must be self motivated and able to work independently

• Must be willing to meet at various partnered sites throughout the Baltimore area for the work shift

• Clean driving record (which includes no more than 3 points)

• Two years of driving experience, ability to drive up to 16 passenger van and access to a personal vehicle for participant transport as needed.