Day Center Facilitator
Summary
| Title: | Day Center Facilitator |
|---|---|
| ID: | 1817 |
| Department: | Intellectual Disability Services |
| Employment Type: | Part Time |
| Pay Rate: | $9.00/hour |
| Location: | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Education: | High School |
| Experience: | Less than a year |
| Licensure: | N/A |
Description
Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana is looking for a part-time Day Center Facilitator in Baton Rouge!
Starting pay is $9.00 per hour and work schedule is flexible!
The Day Center Facilitator will be responsible for observing and monitoring all social and recreational activities while promoting personal growth and choices for participants with intellectual disabilities. Job duties include providing opportunities for individuals to freely choose in-center and/or community-based activities, supporting & promoting a person-centered culture & assisting individuals with building community relationships. The Facilitator will also 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 & provide transportation using personal vehicle. Flexible schedule, 20-25 hours per week during the hours of 8:30am-1:30pm.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified candidates must have a High School diploma or equivalent and at least one-year experience preferred, not required working with individuals with intellectual disabilities. A valid LA driver's license and willingness to transport up to 4 participants in personal vehicle, once trained, is required. We offer mileage reimbursement for work-related travel. Communication skills, both written and oral, compassion and high energy are also a must for this position.
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.
