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Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

* Leads and facilitates one (1) or more of YAI's Family Support group offerings based on interests, availability and qualifications by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults and/or parents based on specific program curriculum.

* Engages with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with I/DD.

* Working in partnership with support staff, ensures participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.

* Conducts person-centered goal setting and regularly monitors and evaluates participant progress through observations.

* Provides individual assistance, within a group setting, when needed.

* Communicates consistently with supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities.

* Engages with families on site pre/post session regarding progress, plans and/or any issues or concerns that arise.

* Works with program leadership to identify, develop and/or update and enhance program curriculum according to the evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content.

* Ensures timely and accurate documentation of services, attendance and billing in compliance with guidelines and regulations and in appropriate format and electronic systems for all documentation related to the program.

* Ensures proper facility set up/clean-up for each group session, may assist with room set up as needed.

* Remains current with mandatory and other training, successfully completing within required time frames.

* Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Schedule:

* Mondays (Kitchen Skills) from 3:30-5:30pm

* Tuesdays (Yoga Mindfulness) from 4:30-6:30pm

* Wednesdays (Life Skills) from 4:30-6pm.

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

* Bachelor's degree, training and/or certificate in program related field or as required by program contract; or

* A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

* Yoga Certification is preferred.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently.

* Excellent time management and written communication skills.

* Ability to complete room set up, including movement/sliding of tables, chairs and other equipment.

* Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

* One (1) year experience working with people with I/DD preferred.

* Master's Degree may be required by certain contracts and/or programs.

Compensation:

$25/hr - $25/hr

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.