Program Assistant

Job Location: Yononio Yonkers - Yonkers, NY 10701. Position Type: Part Time. Salary Range: $18.00 - $18.00 Hourly. DROP IN AIDE/DRIVER - YONKERS, NY. Main Duties and Responsibilities Plans, in conjunction with coordinator, social and recreational activities for participants. Maintains physical setting, including cleaning counters, floors, straightening area, keeping it hazard free, etc. Assists with planning and purchasing of food for meals. Prepares, cooks, serves meals. Clean up kitchen area after meal time. Engages in social activities with participants, helps announce special events such as BINGO and movies. Models appropriate behavior, ethical practice and demonstrates compassion for participants on ongoing basis. Responds to needs of participants by being an attentive listener, portraying empathy to individual. Monitors and organizes activities which are appropriate to the participants, setting, etc. Participates in community based events and activities as needed. Operate van or bus 14 passenger as specified by route sheets and agency procedures. Follow motor vehicle regulations to ensure safety of consumers. Assist consumers on and off agency vehicles, as determined by individual needs of consumer and as prescribed by agency policy. Ensure vehicles are clean and safe. Fuel vehicles. Remove trash. Clean spills, etc. Immediately report any malfunctions or possible safety hazards to the Transportation Coordinator. Perform safety checks of vehicles as prescribed by agency policy. Document results in maintenance logs. Perform other duties as required. Maintains safe, orderly work area and work practices. Performs other duties as required. Qualifications GED/High school diploma or equivalent A valid NY State Driver’s License and ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required. Ability to drive a 14 passenger van. Willingness to prepare light meals for members and facilitating recreational and social activities at each Drop-In Center site, respectively. Ability research and plan appropriate activities for adults with mental health diagnosis. Ability to work in Yonkers from 12pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday. #J-18808-Ljbffr