Job Description

Do you want to make a meaningful impact on someone's life? Are you passionate about helping others and enjoy creative problem-solving and collaboration? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities, and we're currently seeking Instructional Aides for our Adult Day Program. This program supports participants aged 18-30 with various disabilities. At Mychal's Learning Place, we provide life skills training, social skills training, and employment opportunities.

We want you to apply if you:

Have a pleasant and friendly personality*
Are self-reliant and take initiative*
Thrive in a team environment Enjoy a hands-on approach to teaching(we learn by doing!) Have strong interpersonal skills*
Communicate effectively*
Are willing to learn and be open-minded*
Enjoy problem-solving and critical thinking*

Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety of participants both onsite and in the community Travel off-site to local businesses for job training and participant support Provide transportation to participants using company vehicles for job training and community events Support participants in training at our social enterprises Assist with behavior support, prompting, and positive reinforcement as needed Help set appropriate long and short-term goals for participants based on assessments Provide emotional regulation support to participants Learn and adapt to new procedures and program needs Conduct travel training via public transportation Record and submit documentation on participants' progress in daily living and job training skills Help design individual activity plans and modify them as needed Assist in implementing special events and commit to at least one special event shift per year (paid) Attend all in-services and required staff meetings Assist with all aspects of instruction Develop and instruct daily/weekly lessons on various life and vocational skills, including meal planning, cooking, grocery shopping, exercise, housekeeping, first aid, community safety, money management, emotional regulation, communication, personal hygiene, job etiquette, and job-specific skills Ensure good standards of hygiene, regularly check equipment safety, prepare designated areas, and clean up after each session in compliance with health and safety legislation Maintain a professional image in the community and with parents Assist with additional duties as needed

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old (required) Ideal for those pursuing a career in special education, psychology, teaching, or human services Experience with developmental and intellectual disabilities preferred Minimum of a High School Diploma or beginning GED courses (required) Available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM for program hours, plus additional hours for lesson prep and staff meetings (maximum 2 hours per week) and optional additional hours for social enterprise support Excellent communication and writing skills (required) Clearance from the Department of Justice via Live Scan Fingerprinting (required) Clearance via Health Screening Report and Tuberculosis (TB) test (required) Current CPR and First Aid certifications within the last 12 months (required) Minimum 1-year commitment
We look forward to your application and the possibility of having you join our team!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Paid time off
Work Location: In person