Activity Specialist Intern — ACE Program

Position Summary Responsible for assisting persons with developmental disabilities to participate in education, recreational, and volunteer activities onsite. Provide feedback to the Team Lead and Arts and Community Exploration Manager. Assist with research for individual and group community activities. Responsibilities Provide group and individual support and supervision to individuals in the ACE program. Input to assess the needs and desires of the individuals, attend interdisciplinary and annual team meetings, advocate, and assist in developing service and support plans to ensure person-centered outcomes. Monitor success of outcomes attained and document progress. Responsible for assisting with activities such as arts and crafts, games, exercise, and topic of the day during facility-based services. Assist with development and/or research of appropriate individual and/or group community activities incorporating arts, cultural, recreational, and collaborative opportunities. Assist with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Such as teaching clients to prepare their lunch and may also include toileting and other daily requirements of life. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Able to lift up to 40 pounds to perform necessary tasks, such as assisting clients when necessary, carrying supplies and equipment, moving light equipment, etc. Able to bend, kneel, stoop, and perform push/pull motions to perform necessary tasks, such as moving light supplies and equipment, picking up materials, etc. Able to grasp or hold items to perform necessary tasks, such as handling materials and supplies, moving items, etc. Must be able to work in a team setting. It is a requirement to have CPR, first aid, and various safety skills. This can be obtained after the intern starts. Education Meets requirements for a school internship program. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jewish Family Service of Colorado