POSITION SUMMARY: A Program Specialist provides fundamental services to members participating in EPIC Delaware, focusing on exercise, nutrition, and social skills.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Maintain positive and energetic interactions with staff and members. Treat members with dignity and respect at all times, abiding by the Proclamation of Beliefs and Guiding Principles and People First Language. 2. Assist and allow members to develop positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth by honoring their right to choose their activities for the session.3. Plan and implement movement, social, and nutrition activities for members. Develop these activities in an age appropriate/ability level and with the ability to be inclusive for all. 4. Strive to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. 5. Assist in any set up of the EPIC room for the start of the day and clean up at the end of the day. Maintain a clean environment/room for members by cleaning tables and chairs between client transitions. 6. Assist members as needed during their lunch and snack breaks with any set up or clean up. 7. Maintain client safety throughout member session. Bathroom breaks, hand washing, appropriate behavior, walking through the hallways, etc.8. Assist coworkers and members with bus/lunch and other transition times. 9. Document member time of arrival, departure, bus tickets, workout, and other notes in Therap at the end of the session. File member documentation for the day when completed.10. Pursue self-development that enhances job performance. 11. Recognize and abide by the Federal, State, and DDDS requirements. Not limited to-HIPPA Confidentiality, DDDS requirements-Relias Trainings, Proclamation of Beliefs and Guiding Principles and People First Language. 12. Assist executive director, program director, staff and members in other tasks deemed appropriate and necessary. 13. Develop and maintain a friendly, professional, and respectful relationship with Y staff and members. QUALIFICATIONS:• Associate degree in Human Services or related field or 2 years’ experience and education in working with individuals with disabilities or,• Experience in a related health and wellness environment through one-on-one personal training.• Personal experience using common exercise equipment and performing fundamental movement patterns with and without equipment. • Experience working with adults with intellectual and physical disabilities.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:• Must be able to lift or rerack weights up to 45 pounds.• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including exercise and equipment demonstrations, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.