Job Description

PHMC is proud to be a leader in public health. The program aide is responsible for supporting ongoing daily activities and providing direct therapy to children enrolled in the Center's daily C.O.R.E. Program.

SUBSIDIARY:

The Center for Autism (CFA)

PROGRAM:

CORE (Creating Opportunities for Relating and Engaging)

LOCATION:

CFA's West Philadelphia site - 4601 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

ROLE TYPE & SCHEDULE:

Part-time Approx. 20-25 hours per week Weekday daytime hours

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise clients to ensure safety. Interact with clients in a nurturing and respectful way. Implement the Center for Autism's clinical philosophy by emphasizing the importance of individualized assessment and treatment planning. Understand and interpret a client's communicative intent and respond to it by intervening based on the child's communication. Initiate and maintain a shared experience with a client. Maintain effectiveness in response to various situational demands. Provide breaks for therapists. Set up and clean up program materials, including cooking, sensory, and art materials. Organize, maintain, and keep the kitchen, laundry, and classroom area orderly. Prepare sensory and visual support activities in collaboration with the visual support staff. Conduct weekly shopping to purchase groceries and other essentials needed for the program (when scheduled). Maintain supplies for first aid kits. Request necessary supplies. Drive the van as needed to support the program. Support staff in program rooms when needed. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors or the Executive Director.

CORE VALUES:

Individuality

Values each person as an individual and respects their unique abilities and needs Demonstrates an awareness of one's own culture and how it impacts his/her perspective and interactions with others Demonstrates respect for, understanding of, and knowledge of the differences among people as it relates to values, lifestyles, norms, beliefs, and opportunities

Dignity

Treats every person with autism spectrum disorder with respect and as a valued member of our community Uses effective listening skills, pays attention, and gives thoughtful consideration Demonstrates sensitivity to the feelings, thoughts, and experiences of others

Professionalism

Takes ownership of the role and demonstrates understanding of the role, the boundaries of the role, and how the role fits into the organization Can be relied on to perform job duties consistently, efficiently, and independently Takes responsibility for their own professional development and actively participates with their supervisor in the performance management process

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift children, play on the floor, and run with/after children Ability to comfortably perform a series of flexibility exercises Ability to move (repeatedly) from a standing to a kneeling position and back Ability to bear weight on each knee Ability to lift/carry approximately one-third of own body weight

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED required 1+ years of relevant work experience required

PAY GRADE:

13



PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.

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Education

RequiredHigh School or better
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Skills

PreferredEffective Communication Active Listening Customer Service
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Behaviors

PreferredTeam Player: Works well as a member of a group Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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