Skills Required:
- Ability to relate to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid Driver’s License and safe driving record
- Ability to relate to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families.
- Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with others.
- Self-directed but willing to work in a team orientation setting.
- Understands and demonstrates ethical behavior and practices.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Patient, reliable, compassionate, able to work independently, and adaptable.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Good problem-solving skill
- Ability to prepare written reports using proper punctuation, spelling and grammar.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Problem Solving – assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
- Adaptability – demonstrate a willingness to be flexible, versatile and/or tolerant in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
- Strong critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Exceptional teaching and organizational skills.
- Be respectful and follow Jewish culture and guidelines set forth in personnel manual.
- Proficient computer skills (e.g. email, word processing, basic data entry).
- Ability to represent program participants and program services in a professional manner.
- Physically assist people to perform various tasks (e.g. mobility, daily living skills).
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Preferred:
- Experience with people with disabilities in the community or in a relevant field
- DSP or CNA training and experience a plus!
- CPR and First Aid Certification *Will provide FREE training if not already certified
Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes:
- Affordable healthcare plans
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- 401k plan with employer matching contributions
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Sick Time
- PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
KESHET BENEFITS: Eligible employees are offered a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, voluntary life, short and long-term disability plans, a 401k with company match.
ABOUT KESHET: Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, social and vocational activities, and residential opportunities to 600 people with disabilities and special needs each year.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM: Keshet’s Adult Community Day Services Program is designed to support and promote choice, independence, employment and meaningful days for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Community-based programming is paramount and activities include a balance of vocational/life