Day Program SpecialistJob DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationThe Huntington Art Center - Huntington, NYRemote TypeN/APosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$17.00 - $20.00 HourlyTravel PercentageUndisclosedJob ShiftDayJob CategoryUndisclosedDescriptionWelcome to Rise Life Services!RISE Life Services (an Aid to the Developmentally Disabled Company) provides a residential and supported living environment dedicated to empowering people with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges to RISE to their full potential. Our core values of quality, dignity, and respect serve as our guiding principles in everything we do.Among our finest assets is our dedicated workforce: a diverse, knowledge-based team of professionals committed to offering the highest quality of services that are compassionately delivered and responsive to the needs of the individuals we serve and their families.We offer a competitive compensations benefits package, which may include the following:$2000 Sign-On BonusMedical/Dental/Vision Insurance – Premier nationally recognized providersVacation/Personal/Sick Time OffEducation AssistanceFlexible Spending Account401K Retirement PlanReferral BonusProfessional Development & Training opportunitiesAbout Our ProgramTheDay Program Without Wallsgives participants opportunities to build upon their current skill set and enhance their community involvement. We run daily recreational activities, do arts & crafts, as well as outings. The focus of the program is to promote independence and explore community integration opportunities, including volunteering and academic opportunities.Position Summary & ResponsibilitiesTheDay Program Specialistassists, supervises, instructs and counsels individuals in all aspects of daily living skills to promote independence and support participants as viable, integrated, and productive individuals of their community.Assist, supervise, support and instruct individuals to promote independence and integration into their communityTeach skills to assist the individuals we serve to achieve a sense of accomplishment and self-worth in the areas of life safety, communication skills, money management and socialization skillsAssist in the development and implementation of habilitation plans and goal developmentComplete documentation accurately and timely to reflect progress on goalsSafely transport participants throughout the day to community outingsThis is a full-time position, working Monday through Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm located in Riverhead, NY.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or GEDValid NYS Driver’s LicensePreferred Qualifications1 year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilitiesExcellent communication and computer skillsRise Life Services is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.