Job Description
Position: Community Day Program Assistant
Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Hours: Part-time position, 10-29 hours per week (may work nights/weekends occasionally)
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Are you looking for a position that brings purpose to your life? Would you like to wake up every day knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Are you ready to join a team that cares deeply for its staff and has an awesome culture? If this sounds like you, then read on for an exciting opportunity to join us at the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin!
The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide, volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.
The
Program Assistant (PA) assists the lead teacher or Specialist in providing programming at our Center in Sun Prairie or other community locations. The PA is not required to create and establish the teaching curriculum or plan programming but will support the Specialist or lead classroom teacher in delivering the material. The PA will provide job coaching in some circumstances. The PA should show leadership qualities and be able to lead small groups in activities both in the classroom and in the community and should possess a “think outside the box” mentality when it comes to teaching critical independence skills. The PA will be extremely positive, energetic, and have a passion for helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve amazing lives.
The DSAW Program Assistant will assist the lead staff by: - Independently supporting small group instruction under the direction of DSAW lead staff.
- Implementing daily schedules and classroom curriculum/activities to support participants in mastering individual and group goals and objectives.
- Developing effective rapport with participants and preventing behavior problems by consistently implementing behavior plans, and by using strategies that reinforce positive behavior.
- Supporting and reinforcing participant experiences within community settings.
The DSAW Program Assistant is expected to: - Be on time to work and maintain focus on job tasks throughout the day.
- Dress in a professional manner to positively represent DSAW.
- Respectfully communicate and interact with all staff, and to collaborate with staff to work together as a team.
- Assist with personal care as needed.
- Depending on the programming at their site, the PA could work some evenings and weekends to support this role.
Education/Experience - High School diploma or equivalent
- Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and insured vehicle
- Applicants must pass a background check that meets State of Wisconsin requirements.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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