Activity Assistant

The activity assistant reports directly to the Assistant Director. Activity assistant will help run activities with the participants, supervise/ assist during lunch time and help guide volunteers and interns in activities.

Education/ experience:

• Provide a high school or GED
• Experience working with adults with special needs is preferred
• Continuing education in the field of special needs

Qualifications:

• Must have a caring and compassionate attitude that shows a true concern for adults with special needs.
• Possess the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English
• Physically able and actively perform activities, indoor and outdoor in all weather conditions of job
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Assessment skills that would help to distinguish a client’s ability to participate and then choose a different activity
• Maintains confidentiality
• Serves as a positive example for others in behaviors and appearance
• Must complete PACE driving training to operate a 14 person van

Regulatory Compliance:

• Follow all local, state and federal regulations as it pertains to participant care and services
• Complete initial training and 12 hours of continuing education training per year
• Attend monthly staff meetings
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification

Responsibilities:

• Carry out the daily activities planned and encourage maximum participation from participants.
• Drive participant’s to and from field trips in a 11-14 passenger van
• Understand participant’s limitations and promote their independence.
• Assist in planned activities and aid participants when needed.
• Interact with participants and families in an appropriate manner
• Give input about participants and programs at staff meetings.
• Help volunteers understand the program and guide them in activities
• Know where participants are at all times
• Assist participants during outside facility during activities
• Take care of all supplies used and put them away properly
• Help keep center clean and tidy
• Use sanitation guidelines when assisting with participants
• Exhibits initiative and enthusiasm
• Preform other duties as necessary for a smooth operation of the center
• Follows all emergency policies as directed above.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Part-time
• 10-17 hours a week
• No weekends
• Ability to commute/relocate:
• Naperville, IL 60540: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)Experience:
• Computer skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Working with adults with special needs: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Naperville, IL 60540 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Naperville, IL 60540: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person