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• Engaged workplace with a great community spirit.
• Competitive wages.
• Outstanding medical insurance, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Pension and 403b Plans.
• Vacation, sick, and holiday pay.
• Free membership to our outstanding Fitness Centers – over 150 Group Exercise Classes offered. Free or discounted personal training.
• Free babysitting while working out.
• Discounted benefits on Early Childhood School and Adult Day Care Programs.
• Discounted massages at the Creve Coeur Location.
• Free tickets to cultural arts events, such as theatre shows.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The J is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• We are Inclusive – We Hire Individuals of ALL Religious and Non-Religious Backgrounds.

For over 45 years, The J’s Adult Day at the J (ADJ) program has offered the highest quality support services to the St. Louis Community. ADJ is an adult day service that offers two unique specialized program tracks, Connections for older adults with cognitive and physical challenges and IN for younger adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Both programs offer a variety of engaging activities in a welcoming environment that are geared to help our participants build upon and maintain their current knowledge, discover new abilities, cultivate personal growth, and develop friendships.

Position Overview

The Team Lead Program Assistant works closely with the Program Management team to oversee the daily operations and program implementation of our Adult Day Services at the Jewish Community Center. Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Team Lead Program Assistant will implement the daily programming schedule while ensuring adequate staffing ratios are maintained to effectively support the participant’s needs. Through the supervision of 4-5 direct support staff, the Team Lead will facilitate ongoing collaboration across the inter-disciplinary team to effectively coordinate activities both onsite and in the community. Additionally, this position will be responsible for coordination and daily communication with families to ensure that the participants are properly supported.

The ideal candidate for this position will be a highly organized initiative-taker and multi-tasker who enjoys a highly active hands-on role in a fast-paced environment. They will possess a positive and flexible mentality, fostering a collaborative and supportive teamwork culture that aims to maintain a strengths-based participant-focused approach to service delivery.

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Team Lead is responsible for the following duties:

• Oversee the daily operations and implementation of all activities for the program.
• Collaborate across the team to plan, acquire supplies, prepare, and implement daily programs and activities.
• Support the development and utilization of support strategies, aids, and adaptations as aligned with the individualized goals for participants.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that maximum possible participant attendance is achieved daily.
• Supervise the Program Assistant team through effective communication, task assignment & management, and hands-on support throughout the day.
• Provide guidance to staff and volunteers to enable them to best support the participants.
• Develop and execute a thorough daily activity and staff assignment plan, while ensuring the plan and all changes are effectively communicated to all staff.
• Manage staff-to-participant ratios accordingly during activities and transitions between locations to ensure proper support is provided according to each participant’s needs and in accordance with licensure & regulations.
• Step in as needed for participant crisis situations.
• Provide direct support to participants, develop and lead program activities, and assist with participant supervision during all off-site activities.
• Provide quality customer service through prompt and consistent daily communication with parents/guardians/participants to discuss progress, answer questions, and address any concerns.
• Ensure Program Manager is notified of and receives ongoing communication regarding any concerns, issues, and/or incidents that occur throughout the day.
• Ensure compliance with licensure regulation documentation requirements is maintained through thorough and timely completion of daily and monthly reporting.
• Utilize and monitor the THERAP database system to ensure documentation and communication protocol are followed daily.
• Assist with new participant enrollment processes; including facilitation of trail visits and assessments.
• In the absence of the Program Manager will assist with developing, and implementing, individual support goals and plans through ISP and Care Plan meetings as needed.
• Attend mandatory trainings, weekly and monthly staff meetings, regular meetings with supervisor, and other program specific meetings.
• Complete all training as required by funding source and licensure regulations.
• Collaborate within the JCC to facilitate the most inclusive environment for new and existing programs.
• Adhere to all JCC and departmental policies.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

BS/BA in education or human services field -OR - High school diploma/GED & 1-2 years prior experience working with persons with ID/DD.

• Graduate degree in a human service-related field preferred (MSW, MEd, etc.) preferred.
• Experience with public speaking, and leading small and large group presentations preferred.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Must be self-motivated and highly organized with ability to work effectively amongst a team and independently.
• Prior experience and demonstrated proficiency with lesson planning, program development and/or skill instruction.
• Proficiency in documenting and creating individual support plans.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google Suite and Database software. Demonstrated ability to learn new computer applications is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required.
• Must be comfortable working closely with adults, teens, and children with disabilities providing direct assistance to participants for personal care support as needed.
• Must be able to assist with the restroom needs of participants.
• Visual and auditory acuity to monitor participants both near and far, and to comprehend and interpret written and oral materials and instructions is required.
• Physical ability: to sit/stand/walk & engage in physical exercise for extended periods in all weather conditions, swim indoor & outdoor, to lift 40 pounds, transfer participants (on occasion up to 250 pounds) and assist participants with mobility (if necessary).

For more information about the J, please see our website: www.jccstl.org

The J is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s E-verify Program.