Job: Day Activities Support Professional 1

Viability, Inc.

60 Brookdale Street
Springfield, MA 01104

Company Description:
Mission We believe individuals with disabilities and other societal disadvantages are an essential resource for our country’s future. Our mission is to help build a world in which individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages realize their full potential. Vision Viability will be a positive disruptive force in the marketplace leading the innovative designs of future service delivery for individuals with disabilities and other disadvantages to realize their full potential within their communities of choice.
Salary Range:Location:
Per Year PITTSFIELD MA
Job Type:Category:
Part TimeHuman Services
Education Level:Work Experience:
High School or Equivalent
Preference: Required
Up to One Year
Preference: Required
Skills/Certifications/Licences:
Description:
Position: Day Activities Support Professional 1 Part-Time
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Rate of Pay: $14.00 per hour
Hours: 15 hours per week
Schedule: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 4:30pm-7:30pm

Part-Time Day Activities Support Professional 1 Summary: The Day Activities support professional will work in a new After Day Program [ADP] for adult participants in Berkshire County with mild intellectual disabilities who receive funding from the Department of Developmental Services. This program will run Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 4:30-7:30pm; with additional time spent performing preparatory work such as shopping etc. This position will assist individuals in social/recreational skill building activities, as well as learning activities within the program. Individuals must be comfortable facilitating groups and activities as well as organizing social/recreational activities in the community.
Requirements:
Part-Time Day Activities Support Professional 1 Qualifications: High School/GED or Hi-SET plus 1 year related experience and/or training. One year supervisory or human service experience desired. Knowledge of and respect for diverse populations.

Part-Time Day Activities Support Professional 1 Requirements: Ability to use computers to include Microsoft Word, data entry, email and internet essential. Valid driver’s license, 3 years driving experience, good driving record, use of vehicle with compulsory auto insurance and vehicle registration, and willingness to transport program members in personal and/or agency vehicle. Must be able to travel within the region to access residential settings, employers, and community organizations.