Life Choices Instructors - The Arc of East Middlesex's day habilitation program

SUMMARY:
40 Hours. Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m..
Life Choices Day Program seeks creative individuals to work in a community based day program. Must enjoy working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Locations in Reading and Beverly.

RESPONSIBLITITES INCLUDE:
Provide personal care and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. Ensure activities and trainings for individuals that enhance their Activities of Daily Living (ADL's) Develop and implement community based activities that promote personal choice, community inclusion, while enhancing personal skill development. Complete all documentation as required. Complete all mandatory trainings to ensure skill maintenance and development. Participant in relevant meetings.


Program Details:

Life Choices supports adults in developing their life skills to increase independence.  The program is built on pillars of success including Wellness, Relationships, Independence and Community.  A nurse and therapists are on hand to address participants’ mobility, vision, auditory, medical and sensory needs. “Life Choices is not a traditional Day Hab.  We’re tapping into popular technology like Wii interactive sports games and Dance Dance Revolution to get people up and moving,” said Jo Ann Simons, Executive Director.

Participants are grouped by age, interest and needs and each track of the program has a formal curriculum.  The Health and Well Being Track includes the following components: Sports and Fitness - The sports and fitness program is designed so that everyone can participate and get healthy! Programs are planned so that each participant can set individual goals and work on improving their strength and stamina, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility.  Some examples of fitness classes are: Walking Club, Yoga/Tai Chi, Strength Training, Sports and Games, and Aquatics. The Arc utilizes local YMCA facilities for many of our classes. Nutrition - The nutrition program focuses on nutrition awareness and healthy eating habits. Emphasis is placed on learning how to make healthy choices for your diet and how to plan, shop and prepare a simple meal.  Some examples of nutrition classes are: Healthy Meal Planning, Shopping, and Basic Cooking, and Kitchen and Food Safety. Self Awareness - The self awareness program focuses on promoting the well being of each individual by improving personal hygiene, body image, self esteem, and social awareness.  Some examples of our self awareness classes are: Health and Beauty, Healthy Relationships, Self Advocacy, and Human Rights and Dignity.


QUALIFICATIONS:  BA/BS, Experience, resume required, Driver's license. $12.00 per hour. Resume and cover letter to: work@theemarc.org  

The Arc of East Middlesex 20 Gould Street Reading, MA 01867
Fax: 781.942.0820
Apply online at http://www.theemarc.org/positionsopen55.html