Day Program: Lead Staff
Summary
A Day Program Lead Staff is responsible for the overall planning and running of the day program in conjunction with the other Leads and Stacey’s Place Management. With the support from Program Staff, they will lead the participants in crafts, activities, and outings that help to further or maintain the participants functional, cognitive, social, physical, and work skills.
Responsibilities
- Assists in planning & leading activities focused on developing and furthering functional and cognitive abilities, improving quality of life for adults with varying intellectual and developmental disabilities in accordance to participants individual service plan (ISP)
- Assists in planning & leading participants in activities furthering independence, social skills, self advocacy, works skills, physical fitness, and communication skills in accordance with participants ISP
- Leads participants in community access outing and volunteer opportunities
- Supervise participants & provide necessary guidance / support for health, hygiene and safety
- Maintain required records such as attendance, notes, and incident reports
- Communicate maintenance requests (facility, vehicles, etc)
- Maintain working relationship with community partners
- Consider financial cost of outings and special events within the overall budget
- Supervise water activities with participants & staff
- Communicate with parents / guardians regarding their participant’s participation
Requirements
- CPR / First Aid Certification (will be provided if needed)
- Lead in monthly and weekly planning
- Able to work approximately 35 hours a week ~ 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, M-F
- Clear Driving Record
- Able to participate in water activities with participants
- Able to drive company vehicles to/from outings (SUV, small shuttle bus, etc)
- Continuing Education: 16 hours annually
Additional Info
- Closed on all recognized holidays – extended closure for Christmas & New Year
- Salary position – paid holidays, time-off, and training