Day Program Assistant Intern

, Iowa

Internship Length: 45 hrs
Office Hours: 8:00-4:30 M-F

About Us:

Our adult day programs help individuals with disabilities develop life skills that support their independence at home and in the community. Our day program is available to adults, ages 18 and older. The activity center is fully handicap-accessible. We offer wheelchair accessible vehicles to transport participants to community activities. We strive to help individuals with disabilities prepare for adult life while building lasting friendships. The program helps individuals with disabilities in develop life skills that promote independence by supporting physical and emotional health, self-advocacy, socialization, and community engagement.

Functions:

Work 1:1 or with small groups of members.
Supervise small group activities in such areas as life skills, socialization, arts/crafts, games, and cooking.
Promote the development of fine-motor skills in members through assisting with activities.
Prepare day program materials.
Model appropriate behaviors at all times.
Participate in outings in the community as assistant to the team lead.
Help keep work areas neat and organized to promote positive image.
Use appropriate behavior in keeping with the mission, vision and beliefs and in accordance with operating procedures and policies.

Requirements:

Must have an interest in working with adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Demonstrate care and patience of special needs adults.
Ability to follow instructions of the team leads and/or managers.
Must have strong communication skills and be a team player.
Professional and trustworthy conduct is required. Must be courteous and respectful.
Must be a high school student in good standing. Must be mature and possess a positive attitude while being flexible.
Business casual attire is required.

THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT LIST ALL DUTIES. INTERN MAY BE ASKED TO PERFORM OTHER DUTIES BY THE STAFF OR SUPERVISOR. INTERN WILL BE EVALUATED ON PERFORMANCE OF THE PROJECTS LISTED AS WELL AS INTERACTION WITH EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS. ON-SITE HOURS WILL BE NEGOTIATED WITH EACH CANDIDATE.

SAFETY EXPECTATIONS, INCLUDING HARASSMENT, SHOULD BE REVIEWED WITH THE HOST.

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