Activities Assistant

PATHWAYS INC

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#Developmental Disabilities #Fingerprinting #OPWDD #Skill Building #Consumer Services #Service Planning #Criminal History Record Check

Full Time

On Site

0-2 yrs

$18 - $20 / HOUR

Posted 4 days ago

Location

City of Corning, New York

Salary

$18 - $20 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Activities Assistant implements assigned outcomes for consumers and develops skill-building activities. They also mentor new staff and maintain necessary paperwork in coordination with the Program Supervisor.

Requirements summary

A High School Diploma or GED is required, and a valid driver's license is necessary. Experience in Developmental Disabilities is preferred, and candidates must pass a criminal history background check.

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Job description

Pay

$17.50 - $20.00 per hour! (depending on related experience)

Nature of Work

The Activities Assistant is responsible for actively implementing assigned outcomes for each consumer as determined by his/her Service Planning Team, working cooperatively with Program Supervisor in assigned paperwork duties, assisting the development of skill building activities and implementing schedules; meets regularly with direct supervisor to ensure services are appropriate and meet the needs, likes, and interest of consumers and complete all necessary paperwork. Acts as mentor to all assigned new staff to teach, guide and support new staff, brings any supervisory concerns to the Program Supervisor or Manager.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required.
Prefer at least one year of experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities or related field of experience.
A valid driver’s license passing insurability guidelines.
Must meet the requirements related to Criminal History Record checks that became effective April 1, 2005, which requires prospective employees to be fingerprinted if they have regular and substantial unsupervised or unrestricted physical contact with people receiving services in our programs regulated by OPWDD.

Monday-Friday 7: 30am-3:30pm