Gesher Young Adult Program - Assistant Coordinator

The Gesher Young Adult Program at the JCC provides afternoon programming for young adults who face physical, intellectual or mild emotional and behavioral challenges. We provide focused attention to each participant with an emphasis on growth and the development of life skills. Our participants learn the importance of teamwork, independence and relationship-building while enjoying the JCC’s multi-purpose rooms, dance studio, gymnasium and swimming pool. We are seeking highly motivated, caring, creative individuals who can build a relationship with each participant and respond to their individual needs with fun, enriching, meaningful activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with individuals with intellectual disabilities with a variety of needs in a non-residential setting.
• Works with a broad range of people.
• Works with a team and autonomously.
• Leads and participates in daily club activities including, but not limited to art, cooking, swimming, yoga, sports and technology.
• Provides individualized support based on a participant’s ability to complete a certain task.
• Completes daily operating procedures such as snack and supply distribution, room set up/clean up, and taking attendance.
• Ensures that each participant is accounted for and is monitored.
• Demonstrates respect to all participants families, and staff members.
• Creates an environment where all participants feel emotionally supported, safe, engaged, and are given the opportunity to participate the daily activities.
• Manages undesirable behavior professionally and safely.
• Reports on a regular basis to the Gesher Coordinator issues of need and/or concern.

(These responsibilities are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed.)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

While performing the above duties, this position routinely requires handling persons and/or objects and moving safely throughout the building. This position may include walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. This position requires communicating, either verbally or in writing. This position frequently requires moving items weighing up to 25 pounds. This position occasionally requires moving items weighing up to 50 pounds. Must be able to complete all essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

CERTIFICATIONS:

PA Criminal History Clearance

PA Child Abuse Clearance

FBI Clearance

PA Mandated Reporter Training

First Aid/CPR Certification

Equal Opportunity employer

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter to:

JCC of Greater Pittsburgh

Attn: Human Resources

5738 Forbes Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Pay: $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person