Day Program Aide
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Lifesteps Inc
PA
Summary
The Program Aide assists special needs adults with daily activities, crafts, and community outings while ensuring a safe and clean environment. They are also responsible for observing and reporting on participant accomplishments and providing transportation using an agency vehicle.
Job Description
Lifesteps is hiring Day Program Aides to work at the Adult Training Facility in Eighty Four, PA.
Lifesteps is a local, non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for over 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.
Day Program Instructor - Part-time - Monday through Friday
NO EVENINGS, WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS!
Lifesteps is expanding services in Washington County and has an immediate need for several Day Program Aides or Developmental Disability Aide in Eighty Four, PA.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Have fun while you work and bring joy into the lives of the adult program participants! The Program Aide/Instructor is responsible for assisting special needs adults with activities such as crafts, community outings and life skills.
Staff observe and report on the accomplishments of participants, while maintaining a safe and clean environment and the day program aide transports participants when in the community using an Agency vehicle for learning, engagement and fun activities.
Part-time - Monday through Friday - 7:15 am to 2:00 pm Program Assistant
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Current driver’s license with the ability to travel utilizing an Agency vehicle
- Obtain and maintain certification in Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) - provided by Lifesteps
- First aid and CPR certification or the ability to obtain and maintain within six (6) months - provided by Lifesteps
Preferred:
- One-year experience working with individuals in the human services field, like direct care, home health aide, personal attendant, TSS, etc.
- Associates or bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Sociology, Psychology, Criminology, Recreational Therapy, Health Education, Nutrition, or any other major
.
Apply Today!
- Online: www.lifesteps.net
- Call: 724-283-1010
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EOE/ADA
Part-Time: 7:15am-2:00pm M, T, Th, F
Our mission is "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs."
Vision
Improve the quality of life for members of our communities.
Mission
Help individuals and families with life’s changing needs by developing programs and providing services which will improve their quality of life.
Company Overview
Lifesteps is a local non-profit agency that has offered programs and services to individuals and families with life’s changing needs since 1923.
Description
Today, we provide care along life's journey for children, families, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and seniors. We offer services like FREE child developmental screenings; Early Education Centers for children of all abilities; services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as day programs, life sharing and community homes; and a medically-monitored senior day program.
General Information
We serve 10 western Pennsylvania counties and are dedicated to providing quality care in a family-focused environment. We provide programs and services in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
Our central facility is located at:
383 New Castle Rd.
Butler, PA
16001
Founded
1923
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Butler, PA
Our mission is "helping individuals and families with life's changing needs."
Vision
Improve the quality of life for members of our communities.
Mission
Help individuals and families with life’s changing needs by developing programs and providing services which will improve their quality of life.
Company Overview
Lifesteps is a local non-profit agency that has offered programs and services to individuals and families with life’s changing needs since 1923.
Description
Today, we provide care along life's journey for children, families, adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and seniors. We offer services like FREE child developmental screenings; Early Education Centers for children of all abilities; services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities such as day programs, life sharing and community homes; and a medically-monitored senior day program.
General Information
We serve 10 western Pennsylvania counties and are dedicated to providing quality care in a family-focused environment. We provide programs and services in Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington, and Westmoreland counties.
Our central facility is located at:
383 New Castle Rd.
Butler, PA
16001
Founded
1923
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Butler, PA