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Vinfen · 3 months ago

Day Program Activities Assistant

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$22/hr - $22/hr

Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization dedicated to providing community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Day Program Activities Assistant will support adults in achieving their personal goals and enhancing their life skills through direct care and engaging activities.

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Responsibilities

Support adults with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities or behavioral challenges to achieve goals, overcome barriers, and build life skills in a Day Program or Day Habilitation setting

Assist a small group of individuals at a time with varying levels of need through direct care and facilitation of rehabilitative activities

Focus on developmental skill training in self care, self-direction, independent living skills, maintaining hygiene, toileting or first aid

Work with individuals on improving communication, socialization, fine-and-gross motor skills, and providing enrichment through activities based around art, music, and horticulture

Qualification

CPR certificationFirst Aid certificationMAP certificationPsychology degreeDisabilitiesTime managementOrganizational skillsWriting skills

Required

High School diploma or GED required

Strong time management, organizational and writing skills

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be able to become CPR, First Aid certified within 2 weeks of employment and MAP certified within 150 days of employment (if applicable). Certification trainings are offered through Vinfen upon hire

Must be able to successfully pass a CORI, SORI, reference, and national fingerprinting background check

Preferred

A bachelor's degree in Psychology, Human Services, Special Education or related field preferred but not required

Previous experience working with similar population preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for employees working 30 hours or more

15 days of Vacation, 12 Paid Holidays, 10 Sick Days and 3 Personal Days per year (for employees scheduled for 20 hours or more)

Education Assistance and Tuition Remission Programs as well as innovative Student Loan Payment Programs. Employment with Vinfen counts toward your Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Professional Development programs including year-round online training courses and opportunities to earn CEUs

Retirement savings programs, including a fully funded, employer sponsored retirement plan and an employee funded 403 (b) plan

Company paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance

Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)

$500 -- $1,000+ Employee Referral Bonuses with no annual cap!

Other generous benefits including discounted memberships, access to wellness programs and more!