Innovations adult day program specialist

Are you looking for a job where you can make a real difference? Join the Mains’l crew on our journey to change the world and make it a better place, one person at a time!

At Innovations Learning Center, we create opportunities for our students of various abilities to build skills, explore their interests, develop relationships, and participate in meaningful activities. Our goal is to encourage creativity, independence, and personal growth.

This is a chance to bring your creativity and people skills to work! As an Adult Day Program Specialist, you'll lead engaging classes and activities that help individuals learn, grow, and try new things. Whether it's exploring math or science, creating art, learning new skills, or getting out into the community, you'll have the opportunity to share your passions and turn new ideas into meaningful experiences.

This is a full-time position scheduled 40 hours per week.

Job Type: full-time

Pay rate: starting at $18.25 per hour

Schedule: 8:30-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday

A Program Specialist works with each person as needed in the following areas:

• Community Integration
• Communication
• Academics
• Studio Arts & Multimedia
• Health & Wellness
• Sports & Leisure

What you’ll do:

• Provide hands on support to adults with developmental disabilities
• Plan and lead classes and activities on a variety of subjects
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment for students
• Respond to behavioral situations as needed by following individual support plans
• Collaborate with individuals and direct service team members
• Encourage community involvement, social connections, and new experiences

What we’re looking for:

• Patience and understanding
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Creativity and enthusiasm for sharing your interests and skills with others

Requirements:

• Level of general knowledge normally obtained through 12 years of education
• Ability to create and present curriculum to a class of up to 20 students
• Must successfully pass criminal background clearance or a criminal record exemption as required by law
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current motor vehicle insurance
• Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities considered a plus!

Benefits:

Mains’l offers full benefits to full-time staff including paid time off, paid sick time, paid holidays, health, dental, life and vision insurance, 401k, paid funeral leave, parental leave, 2 weeks of paid jury leave, and education assistance (tuition reimbursement).

Pay Scale:

Starting rate: $18.25 per hour

Maximum Pay Rate: $19.25 per hour based on years of experience at Mains'l

Mains’l is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants.