Day Program Assistant - Mon to Fri - Full-time

Lifesteps is hiring a Full-Time Day Program Assistant for the Transition program in Evans City / Zelienople area. Lifesteps is dedicated to assisting people with special needs strive to live full, independent and productive lives by providing community-based training in employment and daily living skills, while also supporting recreational activities. If you are dedicated, caring and want to make an incredible difference in the lives of young adults who have mild intellectual disabilities, join our team! Position Summary Responsibilities include implementing program activities, daily lessons, and support in the community; monitoring health and safety; and assisting with personal needs and personal goals. Day Program Assistants teach the special needs young adults basic life skills such as cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping and budgeting, laundry, personal grooming, and banking. Vocational skills and job interests are also explored, along with conducting community activities such as sports activities, visiting museums and the zoo, picnics, etc. Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. No evenings, no weekends, no holidays. Part-time hours also available. Qualifications Required: High School Diploma/GED Required: First aid and CPR certification (training provided by Lifesteps within 6 months of hire) Required: Current driver’s license with the ability to travel for business utilizing personal vehicle Required: Ability to lift, push, pull, or move up to 200 pounds with assistance Preferred: One-year experience working with individuals in the human services field, such as Direct Care, Direct Support Professional, nurses aide, C.N.A., personal care assistant, etc. Preferred: Associates or bachelor’s degree (special education, secondary education, sociology, counseling, psychology, family studies, etc. are related majors, but any major qualifies) Preferred: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Benefits Generous benefit package for full-time employment includes 100% agency-paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time; short- and long-term disability insurance; tuition reimbursement; 403(b) retirement plan; life insurance and 12 paid holidays. EOE/ADA. Lifesteps is a drug-free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifesteps, Inc.