Experience: 1+ year
- Support a mutually respectful, safe and supportive environment that is inclusive of every student.
- Demonstrate knowledge of and be responsive to the social, cultural, linguistic, family and community factors that influence students in the room.
- Provide appropriate supervision as written in students safeguards of IEP to the students at all times while receiving the respite service, including arrival and dismissal.
- Assists in the development and implementation of monthly activity calendars.
- Assists students in social and recreational activities.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment. Addresses immediate health, safety, and cleanliness concerns upon discovery.
- Provide appropriate physical care of assigned students to maintain their cleanliness, safety and comfort. This would include tasks such as direct assistance with washing, dressing, toileting and feeding.
- Creates meaningful communication by using a range of effective communication strategies and skills to establish a collaborative relationship with the student.
- Exhibits professional behavior by demonstrating the following qualities: professional demeanor, attention to punctuality and attendance policies, reliability, flexibility, and pleasantness.
- Adheres to and promotes the mission, culture and practices of the organization.
- Adheres to corporate compliance policies and procedures.
- Proficient level of written and oral communication.
- Proficient level of interpersonal skills.
- Proficient level of behavior management skills.
- Possess good time management skills
- Ability to work independently in the community with a group of students.
- Successful completion of First Aid, CPR, SCIP-R and Defensive Driving upon hire is required.
Preferred : One year pertinent experience in health and human service related field and experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Minimum : High school diploma or equivalent.
Other related titles/fields: Direct Support Professional (DSP), Developmental disabilities care, Adaptive recreation, Student-centered care, Recreational programs, Entry-level human services, Work with children with disabilities, Part-time youth support role
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