Day Program Instructor Program Specialist
Day Program Instructor Program Specialist
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Lifesteps is growing!
We are currently recruiting for a FullTime Day Program Instructor / Program Specialist for the Special Needs Adult Training Facility in Beaver PA.
Lifesteps is a nonprofit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania forover 100 years by helping individuals and families with lifes changing needs. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community this is the right opportunity for you.
Position Summary:
This position is responsible for ensuring the health safety and wellbeing of persons with intellectual disabilities by assisting in the development and implementation of appropriate goal plans. This position helps with creating client goals assist with carrying out program activities observing and reporting performance of clients in a variety of situations and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
This fulltime position works a Monday through Friday schedule of 8 am to 4 pm with weekends off!
No Evenings No Weekends No Holidays.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Associates degree OR 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years experience working directly with persons with disabilities
- OR a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities
- OR a Masters degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities
- Possess a valid drivers license and auto insurance
- Must be able to lift 200 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to pass a background check and obtain clearances
- Must be at least 18 years of age or older
Preferred:
- Masters degree and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities
- Bachelors degree in Special Education Human Services Social Services Social Work Rehabilitation Counseling Art or Dance Therapy Psychology or any similar degree and 2 years of working directly with persons with disabilities
- Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators Certificate (ACRE)
- Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word Outlook Excel and PowerPoint.
Benefit Package for FullTime Employees Includes:
- 100 Paid Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Premiums
- Paid Vacation Sick and Personal/Emergency Time
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Short and LongTerm Disability
- Life Insurance
- 403 (b) Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and much more!
Apply Today!
- Online:www.lifesteps
- Email Resume:
- Call:
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EOE/ADA
Lifesteps is a Drugfree Workplace
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
