Program Support Assistant (Direct Support Professional)

Program Support Assistant Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Program Support Assistant (PSA) to undertake a variety of supportive roles at Toneworks Music Therapy and its comprehensive programming. You will be working with participants in our Therapeutic Learning Center during their daily programming. During this time, you will assist participants in becoming independent in their routines at the program, as well as working on functional skills by modeling and supporting needs. To be an excellent PSA, you must be creative, be intuitive to individual behavior within a group environment, and know how to be flexible with the idea that success looks different for everyone. The goal of this position is to offer hands-on assistance to participants, but also to be a mentor and role model for sustainable relationships and community integration.

At Toneworks Music Therapy, LLC, we are dedicated to offering an inclusive space for individuals with a variety of diagnoses and disabilities to engage in therapeutic experiences that provide sustainable connections with community members. We believe in providing exceptional community-based therapeutic services and as leaders in our field, we strive to support and enhance the lives of those we serve through meaningful, affirming ways. The Toneworks Therapeutic Enrichment Program offers an inclusive space for individuals with a variety of disabilities and diagnoses to engage in therapeutic experiences that focus on creating sustainable relationships through unique partnerships and common interests.

Responsibilities

A Program Support Assistant (PSA), is responsible for helping participants develop and improve their ability to complete everyday tasks related to their job and daily life. This could include modeling using adaptive technology, coaching through therapeutic activities, and improving self-esteem through leisure skills. It also includes the following:

• Assist participants in using adaptive equipment
• Model participation in activity and encourage participation as desired
• Offer input and ideas for program curriculum and activities
• Keep the space free of hazards and in a comfortable environment
• Support the needs of individual clients, while also monitoring the group to support clients as needed to ensure meaningful engagement
• Escorts individuals for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and safe arrival to and/or from a destination.
• Utilize de-escalation strategies (offering choices, breaks, etc.) with clients when dysregulated
• Support personal care needs of individuals (e.g. bathrooming, handwashing, feeding etc.)
• Engage with client even in non-structured activities
• Create schedules, communication boards, and adaptive materials for participants
• Support activity leaders with engaging clients and support with cleaning up after activities
• Maintain excellent work attendance to ensure consistent programming for our clients

Requirements

• Knowledge of program management and development procedures
• Ability to work with diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Available Monday-Friday from 8:00AM-3:00PM
• Patience
• Ability to help de-escalate dysregulated individuals
• Empathy and compassion
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Exhibit flexibility within workflow
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with frequent interruptions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000