Day Program SpecialistJob DetailsLevelEntry Job LocationThe Huntington Art Center - Huntington, NY Remote TypeN/A Position TypeFull Time Education LevelHigh School Salary Range$17.00 - $20.00 Hourly Travel PercentageUndisclosed Job ShiftDay Job CategoryUndisclosed DescriptionWelcome to Rise Life Services! RISE Life Services (an Aid to the Developmentally Disabled Company) provides a residential and supported living environment dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to RISE to their full potential.Our core values of quality, dignity, and respect serve as our guiding principles in everything we do. Among our finest assets is our dedicated workforce: a diverse, knowledge-based team of professionals committed to offering the highest quality of services that are compassionately delivered and responsive to the needs of the individuals we serve and their families. We offer a competitive compensations benefits package, which may include the following:
$2000 Sign-On Bonus
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance – Premier nationally recognized providers
Vacation/Personal/Sick Time Off
Education Assistance
Flexible Spending Account
401K Retirement Plan
Referral Bonus
Professional Development & Training opportunities
About Our Program
TheDay Program Without Wallsgives participants opportunities to build upon their current skill set and enhance their community involvement.We run daily recreational activities, do arts & crafts, as well as outings. The focus of the program is to promote independence and explore community integration opportunities, including volunteering and academic opportunities.
Position Summary & Responsibilities
TheDay Program Specialistassists, supervises, instructs and counsels individuals in all aspects of daily living skills to promote independence and support participants as viable, integrated, and productive individuals of their community.
Assist, supervise, support and instruct individuals to promote independence and integration into their community
Teach skills to assist the individuals we serve to achieve a sense of accomplishment and self-worth in the areas of life safety, communication skills, money management and socialization skills
Assist in the development and implementation of habilitation plans and goal development
Complete documentation accurately and timely to reflect progress on goals
Safely transport participants throughout the day to community outings
This is afull-timeposition,working Monday through Fridayfrom 8.00am to 4.00pm located in Riverhead, NY.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED
Valid NYS Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications
1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Excellent communication and computer skills
Rise Life Services is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.