Inservice Training Director jobs in Reading, PA

Would you like to work at a Summer Camp/Shore Vacation program as the Program Director in Training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities this summer? Work runs each week from Sunday afternoon through Friday afternoon beginning June 16th thru August 30, 2024. We provide the transportation from our office in Pennsylvania to the Shore House in Cape May, NJ.

Staff training will begin June 11, 2024. There will be a mid-summer break for some personal downtime during the week of July 21st.

Helping Hands, Inc Summer Program is looking for patient, understanding, caring, reliable, and creative employees to join our team for our overnight Shore Vacation Program in Cape May, NJ. Our program provides a shore vacation experience for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. All participants are over the age of 18 and require varying levels of care or support. Our program is offered in weekly sessions and runs from Sundays to Fridays, with all participants and staff meeting in Pennsylvania and utilizing agency vehicles to travel to NJ.

This experience offers vacation activities such as shopping on each of the various boardwalks along the coast, going to the beach, going out to eat, casinos, boat rides, fishing, outings to the zoo, wildlife sanctuary, and various community events, etc.

Caregiver/Direct Support Staff JOB DUTIES:

• Work as a direct support professional with adults participants with IDD, safely in a variety of activities and settings
• Show enthusiasm, creativity and willingness to work as a team with other staff
• Supervise participants closely during pool/beach activities; this includes swimming with them, keeping them safe and engaged
• Responsible for the supervision, safety and well-being of each participant in his/her group during all times of the day, both while on our property and out in the community
• Maintain a safe and clean physical environment (indoors and outdoors)
• Actively engage and interact with the participants during mealtimes

Caregiver/Direct Support Staff ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 18 years of age required
• High school diploma or GED required
• Prior experience working as a direct support professional or caregiver preferred
• Preferred certifications in CPR, First Aid but not mandatory
• The ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Genuine passion for and desire to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

EOE

Job Type: Seasonal

Call 610-754-6491, Ask for Lisa Brown. Or email Lbrown@helpinghandsinc.com

www.helpinghandsinc.com/employment

Pay: $700.00 per week

Schedule:

• Extended hours

Application Question(s):

• You will be required to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

Will you be able to do so? Please state Yes or No. If no, explain.

• Are you able to work Sunday 2pm thru Friday 3pm, 14 hour shifts each day? Please state yes or no.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Prior Summer Camp/Vacation Program Director Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: From $700.00 per week

Patient demographics:

• Adults

Ability to Relocate:

• Bechtelsville, PA 19505: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person