Part-Time Adult Program Support Specialist

Our Adult Day Program is where ALL THE FUN is at!

We have a social model program with Arts, Games, Field Trips and more! This Part-time Adult Day Program Support Assistant is primarily involved in the daily interactions with participants enrolled in the Adult Day Program. You will be expected to assist participants in a variety of daily activities designed to enhance and maintain cognitive, physical, social and emotional well-being of each participant.

This part-time position is scheduled from Monday-Friday 10am - 3pm (25 hours/week)

 QUALIFICATIONS:  

• High School Diploma or higher, CNA is highly desirable for this role.
• At least one-year experience working with individuals with disabilities and mobility limitations. Our most successful team members have prior experience as a DSP, CNA or PCT.
• Commitment to the principles and values of Person-Centered Care philosophy utilized in Adult Day Services.
• Must be able to take initiative while encouraging participants to engage in daily activities.
• Demonstrate creativity & patience.
• Willingness to be flexible and open to feedback when working with participants.
• Can juggle multiple tasks throughout the day.
• Work within a team environment.
• Willingness to adhere to Signal Centers policies & procedures.
• The ability to read, write, and use a computer for data entry, email, calendar notes, etc.
• Be able to communicate effectively with participants and coworkers.

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

 The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to stand for long periods of time; must be able to bend over; lift at least 50 lbs; push a manual wheelchair; must be able to use both hands; must have fine muscle control.  Must be able and willing to assist clients with transfers, adjustments and possible hygiene issues when necessary.  

Requirements:

• Pre-employment physical, including TB skin test or chest x-ray is required prior to employment.
• TBI Fingerprinting Background Check

 JOB DUTIES INCLUDE: 

•  Ensure that participants are engaged in recreation and life enrichment activities of their choice while in the center.  Offer assistance at every opportunity, without being asked, and with an attitude that will encourage and inspire each participant you work with.
• Be familiar with each enrollee’s Individualized Care or Service Plan and assist with implementation of their requested choices each day. Demonstrate an understanding of the key components of Person-Centered Care - Respect, Dignity, Confidentiality, Responsibility, Coordination, Experience & Goals and how they apply to participants enrolled in Day Services.   
• Knowledge, understanding and willingness to learn the characteristics of the variety of diagnosis’ represented within the center. Keep informed of all legal requirements governing adult day services and participate in all required training sessions.
• Assist individuals at mealtimes and with snacks and other requested food and drink.  You will assist with setting up meal/snack times, including plating food, cutting food to the needs of the person and pouring beverages.  Be willing to adhere to CACFP guidelines when serving individuals.
• May assist participants with spills or toileting emergencies including transfers or changing of clothes.
• Maintain all necessary records and reports on individuals enrolled in the program including but not limited to daily, and monthly notes, sign in sheets, incident reports, etc.
• Develop and maintain supportive relationships with caregivers. Provide support, advocacy, and resources to caregivers upon request and determine eligibility when necessary.
• Act as a team player with coworkers to provide leadership, assistance, and coverage for one another when working with individuals throughout each day.
• Attend all in-service training and meetings as requested by the Director.

Signal Centers is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to affirm the dignity and worth of every person in all that we do. It is, therefore, the policy of the organization to practice and ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all employees and to promote the full realization of this policy through all employment practices.