Adult Day Program Aide / Job Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Benefits / Perks

POSITION : Adult Day Program Aide / Job Coach

Reports To : Program Director

Classification : Hourly; Non Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Must be 18 years old or older

Must receive TB clearance and satisfactory Health screening prior to first day of employment

Must receive satisfactory background clearance via LIVE SCAN fingerprinting and documentation of

criminal record statute prior to first day of employment

High School Diploma or equivalent documentation of education background must be provided

Duties and Responsibilities

Report daily to Lead Assistant and / or Program Director

Work with and supervise assigned consumers (up to three consumers)

Supervise and / or assist consumers in toileting, diapering, dressing, grooming, bathing and other hygiene

and activities of daily living as deemed appropriate. If consumer is not toilet trained you will be required to

actively assist them in changing

Consumers may need help during lunch and snack including, but not limited to, active assisted feeding,

food preparation and clean up

Modifications / adaptations to methods may be necessary to achieve a desired behavior for consumers

benefit

Collaboration with Behavior Intervention Specialist on an as-needed basis to address specific consumer

needs

Ability to become certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, as scheduled by organization

Ability to intervene in consumer behaviors appropriately, as directed

Attend employee in-services, meetings and professional developments as scheduled

Must actively monitor (line-of-sight) consumer(s) at all times; must have the ability to chase consumer in

the event of eloping / fleeing.

Physical ability to push, pull, bend, stoop, squat, sit and stand as needed for proper engagement of the

client (up to 25 lbs.)

Physical ability to assist client in standing or sitting in a chair or on the floor (holding / carrying client up to

75 lbs. with help of other staff member.)

Actively engage the consumer at all times throughout the day.

Complete related paperwork / documentation as directed

Ability to properly use verbal praise and behavior reinforcement(s)

Other related duties as directed

Other

Experience working with individuals with multiple disabilities a plus

Experience working with Assisted Living clients a plus

Bachelors degree or some college course work in a related field a plus

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, modified or changed at any time at HBICs discretion. Changes may be made either verbally or in writing.