Day program staff/Part-time passenger bus driver

Job Description

Job Description

1. Must have experience working with Individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

2. Support individuals' growth, learning, and development by teaching classes in subjects such as math, reading, and writing, as well as reviewing rules and regulations.

3. Help with lunch and snacks, monitoring dietary restrictions to ensure proper and safe nutrition.

4. Develop and conduct daily activity programs, including arts and crafts activities such as painting, drawing, and decorating in an organized group session.

5. Assist individuals with daily living skills, including toileting. This may involve full physical assistance with a Hoyer lift & sit to stand machine, partial assistance with wiping and pulling up clothing, or providing simple verbal prompts and reminders for handwashing. When it comes to feeding, support can be full, partial, or verbal. Additionally, assist individuals with unsteady gait to ensure their safety during mobility activities.

6. Maintain a safe environment for all individuals.

7. Report any changes in clients’ conditions.

8. Assist members with the self-administration of medication when necessary.

9. Provide attentive oversight for all individuals.

10. Prepare beverages and snacks, and assist with serving and cleaning up after meals.

11. Maintain individual records on-site in accordance with policies and procedures.

12. Represent the organization in a professional and ethical manner.

13. Attend all staff meetings and training sessions, ensuring that annual training requirements are met.

14. Perform light cleaning duties daily.

15. Carry out any other assigned duties as needed.

16. Decorate the walls for the different seasons and/or holidays.

17. It's important to have a basic understanding of sports, such as being a basketball coach and throwing a football around. Able to walk along trails in the parks or around the neighborhood.

**ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:**

1. Ability to stand intermittently for up to six hours a day.

2. Proficient in both verbal and written communication with coworkers, individuals, and the public.

3. Capable of lifting, assisting, and transferring individuals as needed.

4. Able to lift and carry items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

5. Occasionally able to push or pull items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds.

6. Competent in kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching, and twisting throughout the workday.

7. Must possess a valid driver’s license and current insurance and be able to safely operate a large transportation vehicle.

​8. It is essential to arrive on time for the transportation route and adhere to all transportation regulations.

9. Must be able to monitor all individuals for safety measures.