Community Day Program Assistant, PT Summer, Appleton

Position Title: Community Day Program Assistant, PT Summer

Location: Appleton

Reports To: Community Day Program Manager

Status: Part-time seasonal, 10-25 hours per week

Pay: $16-$19 / Hour, DOE

FLSA Status: Not applicable

Are you looking for a position that brings purpose to your life? Would you like to wake up every day knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Are you ready to join a team that cares deeply for its staff and has an awesome culture? If this sounds like you, then read on for an exciting opportunity to join us at the Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin!

Position Description:

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide, volunteer-driven non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and their families through awareness, education, information, programs, services, and the exchange of ideas and experiences.

DSAW provides programs and services throughout the lifespan (Parents’ First Call for new and expectant parents, children’s services, adult services, vocational services, and aging services), as well as educational opportunities and events.

The Program Assistant (PA) supports the Program Specialist in delivering programming at our Center and other community locations. The PA is not required to plan programming, but will support the Specialist in the provision of programming. The PA should demonstrate initiative, lead small groups in activities in both the classroom and the community, and possess a “think outside the box” mentality when teaching critical independence skills. The PA will be extremely positive and energetic, with a passion for helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve amazing lives.

The DSAW Program Assistant will assist the lead staff by:

• Independently supporting small group activities under the direction of the DSAW lead staff.
• Implementing daily schedules.
• Implementing program curriculum and activities to support participants in mastering individual and group goals and objectives.
• Developing effective rapport with participants and preventing behavior problems by consistently implementing behavior plans and using strategies that reinforce positive behavior.
• Supporting and reinforcing participant experiences within community settings.
• Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with existing business and community partners.

The DSAW Program Assistant is expected to:

• Be on time to work and maintain focus on job tasks throughout the day.
• Dress in a professional manner to positively represent DSAW.
• Respectfully communicate and interact with all staff, and to collaborate with staff to work together as a team.
• Assist with personal care as needed.
• Depending on the programming at their site, the PA could work some evenings and weekends to support this role.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.