Facilitator Assistant- Direct Support

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Lead Facilitator
JOB GOAL: This position reports to the Lead Facilitator and is
responsible for assisting with the instruction and mentoring
at the Dr. Phillip Birdine Learning Center. This person will be
expected to foster educational, social, emotional, and
physical development in accordance with the approved
curriculum.

SUPERVISORIAL DUTIES: N/A
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade,
preferably with training or coursework in human growth and
development, special education, instructional technology,
or a closely related field. Six (6) months of paid work
experience in a classroom or program for individuals with
special needs. OR One year of paid or volunteer experience
working with consumers of various age levels requiring a specialized learning environment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide supervision during Learning Center programming. Create a clean, safe, inviting, and stimulating physical environment conducive to learning.
2. Assist with the implementation of innovative programs for consumers.
3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with consumers, parents, and staff.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
4. Aid consumers, parents, and staff. Perform any other duties as assigned.
5. Adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA 1992), which prohibits discriminatory actions
toward those with disabilities.
6. Follow procedures as a mandated reporter to report suspected child or adult abuse or neglect.
7. Meet the physical requirements of working with consumers both indoors and outdoors.
8. Attend meetings and trainings as required by the Center Director and/or Curriculum Coordinator.
Assist instructional personnel with the presentation of learning materials and in the conduct of
instructional exercises.
9. Tutor individual consumers and small groups of consumers with special learning needs to reinforce
and follow-up learning and training activities.
10. Monitor and assist consumers with special learning needs in drill, practice, and study activities as
a follow-up to
11.Direct consumers into safe learning activities and functions and assist in shaping
appropriate social behaviors.
12. Assist in the management of consumer behavior through the use of positive reinforcement
strategies and techniques.
13. Assist in the preparation of a variety of instructional materials and learning aids.
14. Maintain a variety of records and files, including confidential consumer records and information.
15. Operate and assist consumers in the operation of a variety of instructional media.
16. Monitor and assist in the remediation of specific learning problems.
17. Assist consumers with activities to develop small muscles and eye-hand coordination.
18. Assist consumers with activities for daily living, including toileting and personal hygiene.
19. Assist consumers with feeding.
20. Help consumers with projects and work experience activities.
21. Help consumers perform sequence tasks and assist with a variety of arts and crafts projects.
22. May perform routine first aid and CPR.
23. Request appropriate assistance for serious consumer injury or illness.
24. Maintain or assist in maintaining an orderly, attractive, and positive learning environment.
25. May participate in parental conferences.
26. Assist consumers with special physical needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of basic concepts of human growth and development and developmental behavior
characteristics, particularly pertaining to consumers with special learning needs; behavior
management strategies and techniques relating to consumers experiencing atypical control problems;
appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling, and grammar; basic arithmetical concepts; routine
record storage, retrieval, and management procedures. Ability to: Ability to demonstrate an
understanding, patient, and receptive attitude toward consumers of varied age groups, particularly
those exhibiting speech and language development delays; appropriately manage consumer behavior
and guide consumer toward more acceptable social behaviors; appropriately administer basic first aid;
communicate effectively in oral and written form and, depending on the assignment, use manual
communication techniques to communicate with the hearing impaired; perform routine clerical tasks
and operate a variety of educational and office related machines and equipment; learn to utilize a
variety of appropriate speech therapy materials and procedures in the enhancement of a training and
educational environment; understand and carry out oral and written directions; establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships with consumers and adults; stoop, bend, crawl, run, lift 50 lbs., and
see and hear sufficiently to perform the duties listed above.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Meet the physical requirements of working with consumers and adults with disabilities.
Requirements:

• Must have completed a first aid and CPR certificate or will obtain the certification within 90
• days of employment.
• Possession of a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License, State automobile insurance, and a

DMV printout.

• Must be fingerprinted and have such records filed with authorized state authorities.
• Completion of physical and substance abuse screening upon offer of employment.
• Successful completion of TB screening upon employment and annually thereafter.Jasmine Nyree Homes, Inc. and Jasmine Nyree Home shall not discriminate in their educational, health, and human service programs, activities, or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, ancestry, or any other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. Information regarding special accommodation, the grievance procedure, and the designated responsible official for compliance with Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504 may be obtained by contacting the personnel department

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20