Day Habilitation Facilitator Job Baton Rouge area,Louisiana USA,Social Work

Facilitator, Day Habilitation Program

Observing and monitoring all social and recreational activities while promoting personal growth, independence, and choices for Day Habilitation Participants.

Position Type:
Non-Exempt / Full-Time

Essential Functions

Provide opportunities for individuals to freely choose community-based activities

Support and promote a person-centered culture

Assist individuals with building and maintaining community relationships

Empower individuals to be as independent as possible in the areas of leisure, social, hygiene and life skills

Advocate for community inclusion

Educate participants in self-advocacy

Responsible for solicitating feedback from participants (their interests, their likes, their dislikes, etc.) for the purpose of incorporating new opportunities

Maintain and follow all safety precautions, ensuring a safe environment

Provide support to program individuals' emotional and physical wellness, based on their preferences

Provide transportation as needed

Provide support and assistance to participants as needed

Daily implementation of the Geaux Groups 100% Community Based BAND calendar

Assist participants with setting community life engagement goals

Maintain daily documentation—Community Life Engagement Activity Log

Report any significant concerns to supervisor

Maintain training requirements

Follow all guidelines & procedures related to LaSRS and ADP.

Attend and participate in staff meetings

Other projects and duties as assigned

Competencies

Proficient in using LaSRS and ADP.

Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills

Records management and information organization

Organization skills with ability to meet deadlines

Independent decision-making within scope of role

Discretion and confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Required

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required. At least one year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Other Requirements:
Must maintain a valid Louisiana driver's license, vehicle insurance, vehicle registration and vehicle inspection sticker.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit, use hands, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee can sometimes be exposed to weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefit package to include:
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 403-B Pension Plan, Short and Long Term Disability Insurances, Life Insurance, paid annual holidays, Vacation and Sick leave.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana, Inc. considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any legally protected status. We will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.