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Group Activities Facilitator– Acquired Brain Injury Program (ABI)

Albany, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Albany+NY+USA+12203)

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing life-enhancing services for people with developmental disabilities in safe and nurturing environments. Living Resources’ purpose is to provide high quality care, protection and growth opportunities and to impart respect, dignity and self-worth. Living Resources works with, and for, families – by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

Primary Responsibilities:

This Group Activities Facilitator is responsible for providing direct support to individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) through one-on-one and group activities as a part of Living Resources’ Structured Day Program. Our Day Program offers a wide range of groups that aim to teach life skills, improve cognitive skills, and increase independence. Groups may focus on support with interpersonal relationships, injury acceptance, communication, or other meaningful topics. Living Resources also offers a variety unique group activities, including art, music, cooking, and gaming groups. This position is responsible for facilitating or co-facilitating groups and ensuring that services are delivered in accordance with the respective goals of each individual.

Other Functions:

+ Participate in team meetings

+ Collaborate with supervisor to establish a weekly schedule and service delivery targets

+ Develop and facilitate unique group activities to meet the goals and needs of participants

+ Complete documentation no later than three days following the delivery of service

+ Collaborate with Service Coordinators, Transportation providers, and other providers

Hours: M-F 8:00am-4:00pm (Full time or Part time)

Would be required to work one evening a week until 6:15pm.

Requirements

Qualifications:

+ At least 18 years old with High School Diploma or Equivalent (i.e. GED). Associates Degree Preferred

+ Ability & skills to ensure and increase participant's engagement and success in the community.

+ Valid driver’s license

+ Effective time management and flexibility in scheduling.

+ Must work both independently with minimal direct supervision and collaborate with the team

+ Personal Care Attendant (PCA) or related certification preferred but not required

+ Interest or experience in wellness elements such as exercise, music, art, and healthy living preferred

Benefits

We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health (we cover 100% of deductible costs for Health Insurance), Dental & Vision Insurance, Health Reimbursement Accounts, Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, Retirement Programs and we have a Free On-Site Fitness Center in our main office in Albany!

There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!

Salary Description

$18.00/hour