Special Needs Program Assistant

4 days ago

Hayward, California, United States HAYWARD AREA RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT Full time
Job Title: Special Needs Program Aide

Job Summary:

The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District is seeking a part-time Special Needs Program Aide to join our team. As a Program Aide, you will work closely with our Recreation Supervisor and Recreation Coordinator II to assist with daily operations of the Special Needs Adult Day Program at Sorensdale Center.

Responsibilities:

  • Aid in delivery of educational instruction designed by Special Needs Program Instructors to help participants meet educational, academic, life skill, behavioral, physical, social, and emotional goals.
  • Lead small groups of special needs participants in classroom or community-based settings.
  • Oversee and ensure safety of participants during program hours.
  • Respect and encourage person-centered thinking.
  • Provide personal assistance to participants as needed, including dress, cleaning, self-care, and toileting.
  • Gather and maintain information for Individual Service Plans.
  • Monitor activities in the facility, aid, and ensure compliance with District regulations, maintain facility security, and report any facility issues related to safety.
  • May open, secure the facility before and after program use; prepare the facility and set up furniture and/or equipment for scheduled activities/events.
  • Aid with administrative duties related to photocopying, gathering supplies, and setting up program supplies.
  • Aid in retail duties in the on-site Thrift Store, such as handling and organizing merchandise, selling items, and providing excellent customer service.
  • Aid in gardening duties, such as watering, planting, and picking fruits and vegetables for the lunch program.
  • Assist special needs participants in classroom settings, such as art, computer education, cooking, gardening, functional math, health and fitness, music, and literacy classes.
  • Aid in getting participants on and off daily transportation/bus services.
  • Assist in the lunch program, overseeing participants during lunch.
  • Assist in the implementation of ongoing programs, classes, and special events.
  • Maintain good public relations.
  • Participate in training sessions and regular staff meetings.
  • May provide input regarding program planning.
  • At all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, volunteers, participants, and the public.

Requirements:

  • Completion of high school.
  • One year of previous experience with special needs populations and programs is desirable.
  • Must possess standard First Aid/CPR/AED and maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
  • Possess a CA Food Handlers Certificate and maintain certifications thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
  • Experience in MS Office Program: Excel, Word, Access, Outlook.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The functions of this position are primarily performed indoors but may be at some outdoor locations as part of a team. There will be exposure to computer screens. Incumbents may be assigned a work schedule including weekends, early mornings, evenings, and may have to travel between various locations or community-based settings.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have: hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, by telephone, by PA system, and by radio, and to speak loudly in a noisy setting; vision adequate to clearly distinguish objects and persons at a distance, bodily movement adequate to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time; manual dexterity adequate to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write, and operate office machines and equipment; strength and endurance to safely lift and carry items of up to 50 pounds.

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