Day Services Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Vodec is seeking direct support professional staff to join our Transition Program for students with intellectual disabilities. You will assist in the supervision and care of students with disabilities in a variety of instructional settings, including general education and work/community settings. The greatest reward in this position is watching youths learn to increase their independence and self-determination.

"By helping others reach their potential, you reach yours."

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Available Position:

• Full-time; 40 hours per week
• Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 3:30 pm (some Saturday hours as needed will be required)
• Wage: $17.50 per hour
• Hiring Bonus: $1,000 (paid in one increment after six months of continued employment)

You will:

• Assist students develop skills necessary for daily living including practical money management, cooking nutrition, health and safety.
• Assist students to access community resources and activities.
• Assist students in applying for community employment.
• Act as a job coach for students at a community-based job site.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be at least 19 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass state and federal background checks
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have a satisfactory driving record

We provide excellent benefits including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement program
• Paid vacation, paid sick leave and holiday hours
• Career advancement opportunities
• Generous employee referral program
• Opportunities for bonuses/incentives
• Paid on-site training including CPR, First Aide, Mandatory Reporter and Medication Aide
• Build relationships and make a difference
• The MOST rewarding job you will ever have

Vodec’s mission is to provide services to persons with disabilities in order that those persons may live, work and participate in the community in the least restrictive environment to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is to support and advocate for persons with disabilities so those persons have opportunities to develop to their fullest potential, to interact with society, to experience a sense of belonging and to contribute something of themselves at their own levels of ability.

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