The purpose of this job is to create a safe, caring, joy-filled environment for our adults with special needs ("Citizens") as they engage in meaningful, fulfilling work. The Special Needs Assistant is responsible for running a workroom and setting an excellent example of work ethic to both volunteers and Citizens

Hours- 24 hours/week: 

• 12:30 – 5:30pm, Monday- Friday  
• Wed - Teacher day to prepare for the week ( flexible hours available on this day)

Wednesday is our Citizens’ day off, and is used to prepare for the upcoming week, research new enterprise possibilities, and complete any remaining tasks necessary to ensure successful programming. Our community will be closed 4.5 weeks each year.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides for daily needs, adaptations, and general wellness of Citizens. This includes creating a meaningful, positive environment and adapting the work and social environment to set the Citizens up for success.

2. Monitor the general well-being of Citizens during the workday and communicating their needs for support and needs of the Citizens with the Director.

3. Responsible for submitting payroll hours as directed by Director. Participates in weekly staff meetings as well as one-on-one meeting with the Director, providing and accepting feedback to help improve the program.

4. Responsible for running a daily workroom which includes setting it up in the morning and breaking it down at the end of the day. This may include acquiring a food handler’s license if working with food, and/or prepping enterprises behind the scenes.

5. Work with and help train volunteers on enterprises and adapting the environment for our Citizens. This also includes overseeing volunteers assigned to their daily team.

6. Facilitate Citizen breaks and lunch and provide personal care when needed.

7. Maintenance and cleaning of facility and grounds as needed

8. Help with new product design and implementation.

9. Represent the vocational community as requested at special events such as venues, community outreach, transition fairs and fundraisers.

10. Responsible for any additional authority area as directed by the Director.