Day Program Assistant

Day Program Instructor

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding job with the opportunity to make a great impact on the community? Feist Vocational Counseling and Placement, a leading employment organization in Dane County, is seeking a Day Program Instructor to work in our daily classes which are a mix of facility-based and community-based activities that allow our participants ages 18 and up to grow and engage!

The Feist Day Program emphasizes classroom engagement and community-based learning geared towards empowering and supporting persons with disabilities to achieve their highest potential. Our mission is to provide intentional learning and experiences while meeting the human needs of competence, independence, autonomy, safety, and joyful engagement.

Job duties:

· Provide 1:1 support with clients for successful engagement in curriculum

· Assist in the implementation and understanding of class curriculum

· Assist in lesson planning, including group activities, guest speakers, outings and more!

· Track progress when necessary, and provide constructive feedback to participants

· Work collaboratively with Feist day program coordinator, that will provide support for participants at their work sites and within the classroom

Required Qualifications:

· Have a basic understanding of disabilities, symptoms, medications, behavior management and strength-based perspective in skill building

· Strong communication skills, including public speaking, goal planning sessions and Conversing with local employers

· Ability to work in a classroom setting and community employment setting, interchangeably throughout each day

· Natural ability to develop trusting relationships with participants and their families

· Strong desire to create, implement and re-assess programs core functions

· Ability to provide classroom management, trouble shoot and manage intrapersonal concerns among participants

· Have a positive “can-do” attitude

· Ability to be flexible and adapt to the needs of the classroom and participants

· Valid Driver’s License, Insurance, and reliable transportation. (Vehicle required)

Successful completion of a standard background check, including review of any criminal record and complying with the State of Wisconsin DVR Criminal background check policy

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand and/or walk for up to 8 hours a day
• Must be able to lift and carry items up to 20 pounds
• Must be able to work in variable conditions (lighting, temperature, noise) indoors and outdoors

(examples: office areas, retail stores, shop floor in production areas)

Full-time position available

Part-time position available

Benefits Description for full-time positions:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement plan with profit sharing
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Mileage reimbursement

Applicants can send resumes to Matt@feistvcp.com and Kimberly@feistvcp.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $21