We are looking for Paraprofessionals/Facilitators, responsible for instructing adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in large and small groups and one to one ensuring that each person has access to a meaningful day.
This position is a safety-sensitive position under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment.
Qualifications Required:
• Ability to write and send professional emails in Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience in the use of Outlook Calendar, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Good typing skills and ability to document and record daily client notes in software program.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Bachelors in a human service field preferred.
• One year of experience working with people who have developmental disabilities.
• Special Education teaching experience and skills a plus.
• Good Communication Skills.
Certification/License:
• Annual TB Skin Test
• CPR/First Aid
• Van training
• Valid Drivers’ License
• Drug screen
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
• Focus on helping people achieve person centered goals related to preparing for, maintaining and succeeding in their efforts around life skills, employment, socialization, volunteering, recreation, resource location, money management and transportation.
• Encourage and actively participate in planned activities at the Adult Education Center and in the community.
• Maintain all documentation daily. Typing in a software program required.
• Participate, when requested, in Person Center Program Plan meeting(s).
• Provide transportation for clients, as necessary.
• Participate in training, in-services, conferences, and seminars as requested.
• Follow directions of supervisor, performing other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
• Communication – English speaking
• Sitting for 1-2 hours consecutively
• Driving vehicles
• Standing 3-4 hours consecutively
• Hearing for conversation
• Stooping, kneeling, bending, twisting, crouching
• Lifting up to 50 lbs
• Use of hand, wrist, fingers
• Pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs.
• Vision for driving and reading
• Reaching overhead and in front of body
• Walking for short distances
Reports to: Adult Continuing Education Director
