• Job Description

  Req#: R018967

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  Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

  • Leads and facilitates one (1) or more of YAI’s Family Support group offerings based on interests, availability and qualifications by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults and/or parents based on specific program curriculum.

  • Engages with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with I/DD.

  • Working in partnership with support staff, ensures participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.

  • Conducts person-centered goal setting and regularly monitors and evaluates participant progress through observations.

  • Provides individual assistance, within a group setting, when needed.

  • Communicates consistently with supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities.

  • Engages with families on site pre/post session regarding progress, plans and/or any issues or concerns that arise.

  • Works with program leadership to identify, develop and/or update and enhance program curriculum according to the evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content.

  • Ensures timely and accurate documentation of services, attendance and billing in compliance with guidelines and regulations and in appropriate format and electronic systems for all documentation related to the program.

  • Ensures proper facility set up/clean-up for each group session, may assist with room set up as needed.

  • Remains current with mandatory and other training, successfully completing within required time frames.

  • Performs all other duties, as assigned.

  Schedule:

  • Mondays (Kitchen Skills) from 3:30-5:30pm
  • Tuesdays (Yoga Mindfulness) from 4:30-6:30pm
  • Wednesdays (Life Skills) from 4:30-6pm.

  Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

  • Bachelor’s degree, training and/or certificate in program related field or as required by program contract; or

  • A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

  • Yoga Certification is preferred.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently.

  • Excellent time management and written communication skills.

  • Ability to complete room set up, including movement/sliding of tables, chairs and other equipment.

  • Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

  Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

  • One (1) year experience working with people with I/DD preferred.

  • Master’s Degree may be required by certain contracts and/or programs.

  Compensation:

  $25/hr - $25/hr

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• About the company

  Founded in 1957 as the Young Adult Institute, YAI has since grown to be a leader in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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