ParaEducator/Aide for Day Habilitation Program

Julian's House offers a loving and nurturing environment for youth and adults who deal with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Clients receive training in daily living skills. This position will provide direct support to the day habilitation program. The primary purpose of the day habilitation specialist is to provide community-based habilitation services to recipients. This position is highly concerned with ensuring the ongoing safety of all clients and staff, including adherence to all applicable federal, state, local regulations/laws. This position actively addresses each recipient’s service plan in a community based setting—i.e. recreational, educational, cultural community activities in addition, this position proactively assesses, maintains, and works to improve client service and well being.

Duties would included but not limited to the following:

• Help maintain a neat and orderly environment.
• Help prepare and adapt instructional materials and room displays.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment, and supplies.
• Provides supervision and assistance to assigned individuals to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Assists with daily living activities and assistance in the areas of personal hygiene, meal preparation, socialization, and domestic (housekeeping) activities.
• Able to complete reports and/or documents routine and unusual events including completing daily logs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs, and special events as assigned.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.

We prefer someone who is experienced with working with multiple different levels of individuals. Someone that is assertive, quick thinker, creatively engage each client and able to physically participate with outdoor activities..

MUST HAVE:

• Common Sense
• Passion for others, integrity, great attitude and good moral character;
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule;
• Follow all rules and regulations regarding clients participant protocols, supervision and safety;
• Reliable transportation with insurance a must.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma;
• 18 years or older;
• Driver's License;
• Able to pass criminal and caregiver background check;
• Proof of high school graduation/GED equivalent.
• Experience working with special needs clients preferred.
• Flexible and able to adjust daily routine.
• Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance and attitude.
• Physically able to lift, carry, push and pull up to 50 pounds.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: $8.50 to $10.00 /hour Pay depends on experience