[NEohioPAL] Part time Adult Day Program Specialist — Theatre on the Spectrum in Akron, OH

[Wendy Duke via NEohioPAL]

ARDMORE, INC.
POSITION POSTING
AKRON, OHIO 44278
(330) 535-2601

PART TIME ADULT DAY PROGRAM SPECIALIST
THEATRE ON THE SPECTRUM – ADULT DAY SUPPORT
PT #T2

FACILITY DESCRIPTION: Do you love going to the Theatre? Or Love acting?
This is the job for you!  Theatfd on the Spectrum is an Adult Day Support
program operated by Ardmore, Inc. and the Center for Autism and Applied
Drama.  Staff will work with Company Members attending the program on
developing skills that are essential for creating theatre and other skill
reinforcement activities. The Theatre on the Spectrum Program provides
services to 10 individuals with Autism, physical and/or intellectual
disabilities.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Using Theatre staff will help facilitate a safe
space for practicing the ability to self- advocate, follow directions,
collaborate, and to create and meet deadlines. Through role play, theatre
games mask work and character study Company Members will strengthen their
social and emotional awareness.  Staff are also responsible for assisting
with the development and running of activities that provide skill
reinforcement in areas that may include: socialization, personal hygiene,
communication, exercise, interpersonal skills/relationships, reading and
language development, anger management/relaxation,  civic awareness and
self determination. Activities may be provided at the Center or in the
community.  Staff will assist participants in completing any programmatic
needs as stated in the individual’s ISP.  Staff responsibilities will
include completion of necessary documentation and providing supervision of
the participants in the program as stated in their ISP. Staff may need to
provide hands-on supervision of personal hygiene and/or toileting needs.
Staff will need to understand and demonstrate the approach of
person-centered planning.

Driving of a 15 passenger van

This is a Part  Time position, working 24+ hours per week; base rate of pay
is $9.25  per hour, with vacation and sick time accrued on hours worked.

PROGRAM HOURS: Monday through Friday, typically 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM

HOURS OF THE POSITION ARE:  Staff hours are from 10:00am-4:00pm Monday
through Friday
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma; B.A. in a related filed preferred (or
course work toward degree) and experience with autism and DD preferred.
Theatre experience preferred but not required.

Required: Ohio Driver’s License, car, insurance and good driving record
required. Ability to pass a drug screen.

POSITION AVAILABLE: IMMEDIATELY
CONTACT PERSON:
Sarah Menke, Human Resources
Laura Gerlich, Director of Integrated Adult Day and Community Employment

ARDMORE, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Wendy Duke
Program Director, *Theatre on the Spectrum*
Co-Founder,
*The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*
email: wendy at centerforada.org <laura at centerforada.org>

web: centerforada.org
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