GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Programs Staff Assistant will assist with the day-to-day tasks in helping the programs department run smoothly and successfully. This person will be responsible for planning and executing Lunch Bunch, Adult Days, Circle of Friends, Youth Activity Days, and Discovery Days. This person will also be responsible for creating supply lists, making reservations, creating flyers and communicating with families, using Camp Minder for communication and enrollment purposes, assisting with transportation for programs, assisting with special events and program set up/tear down, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

80% PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS
Assist with the programs and activities of AbilityPoint including, but not limited to: mini-tours, YESS, youth activity days, circle of friends, discovery days, adult days, evening activities, self-advocacy, lunch bunch, and other events throughout the year working directly with clients, volunteers, and staff. Assist when intervention with behavioral challenges are needed. Serve as a driver as needed for program activities and cleaning vehicles after events as needed

Maintain, gather, and purchase supplies for events as needed

Organize and maintain storage spaces and offices.

Review Incident Reports for revision, errors, escalation or completion.

Communicate to the Programs Manager those that need to be submitted to AIRS

10% SPECIAL EVENT SET UP AND ADMINISTRATIVE

Assist special events for AbilityPoint including but not limited to: Car Show, Swap Meet, Bus Barn Sale, EDGE, and Program events.

Assist with event set up and tear down, supervising volunteer groups, helping plan and implement activities and events throughout the year.

10% CAMP MINDER AND COMMUNICATION

Create flyers and schedules

Use templates to communicate program and schedule information to families

Keep up on added features in Camp Minder

Run reports in Camp Minder

Communicate with staff hired for Discovery Days and other programs as needed

Communicate with volunteers as needed

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma/Associate's degree or 2 years of experience working in a similar role

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in IDD field
• Valid driver’s license, CDL preferred, and adequate driver’s record.
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• Demonstrate a positive, professional appearance and attitude, sensitivity to participants’ issues and feelings, and excellent communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of standing and walking with each event and activity. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at times. Must be able to bend, squat and climb stairs. Willing to work some nights and weekends.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Wichita, KS 67203: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person