Vinfen · 18 hours ago
Day Hab Program Activity Assistant
Weymouth, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expVinfen is a nonprofit organization providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions and developmental disabilities. The Day Hab Program Activity Assistant aids in implementing clinical and individual programs, providing support to persons served in a day habilitation setting and assisting in case management responsibilities.
AssociationHealth Care
Responsibilities
Provides instruction and skill building in the areas of Self Help, Sensorimotor, Communication, Social Development, Independent living, Behavior Development, Affective Development, and Wellness Development
Assists in case management responsibilities, as directed
Provides input for interdisciplinary team reviews
Assists in the development of DHSP for persons served, including recommendations from professional and para-professional specialists. Maintains contact with family members, funding source, and other staff members, including members of the Interdisciplinary team at the Day Hab
Implements clinical and daily plans for persons served. Provides recommendations or implements changes to ensure continuous improvement of programs
Maintains documentation daily. Adheres to data collection and maintenance policies and guidelines. Ensures progress notes for persons served are completed according to guidelines
Works directly with persons served individually and in groups. Works to develop skills for persons served
Ensures that members are actively engaged in meaningful activities throughout the entire day, offering choices wherever possible
Communicates with management regarding treatment and programs for persons served
Participates or is actively involved with various teams, such as Case Management Team
Supports members in crisis management using Positive Behavior Support (PBS) and Safety Care
Assists with the training of staff, as needed
Maintains physical upkeep of the program area. Monitors supplies and equipment needed. Ensures equipment is used, cleaned, and stored appropriately. Notifies managers of any needs identified and works to resolve those
Acts as advocate for persons served in all areas. Follows policies and procedures specific to program and Vinfen. Actively works toward community integration of persons served through community opportunities, volunteer opportunities, reverse integration, and the development of friendships
Performs other related duties, as required
Qualification
Required
One year of relevant work experience/training
A high school diploma or equivalent is required
Driving is a requirement for this position using either a Vinfen van or personal vehicle
If using a personal vehicle, you must possess and maintain adequate insurance as well as maintain a safe driving record which is subject to annual checks
A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment
Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age
Must have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least six months
Must be able to pass a driver's screening background check
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, climb as this is a very physically active position
Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds using proper lifting techniques or the use of a two-person lift
Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment such as a calculator, copier, and printer
Ability to sit, reach, climb stairs, and maneuver through narrow spaces or hallways
Ability to assist clients with tasks of daily living
Ability to speak, hear, and communicate with clients, staff, and external representatives
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
For positions in day programs or group residences, the ability to assist in routine living activities including cleaning, meal preparation, vacuuming, shoveling, and grocery shopping
CPR within 2 weeks of hire
First Aid within 2 weeks of hire
New Employee Training (NET) within 90 days of hire
Safety Care within 90 days of hire
Company
Vinfen
Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization that provides services to people with disabilities or life challenges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jean (Qing) Yang
President and CEO
Annette Kovamees
Interim Chief Financial Officer
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