[NEohioPAL] Assistant Program Director position open at Theatre on the Spectrum in Akron

[Wendy Duke]

ArdmoreInc:  To provide an innovative array of services and supports with
individuals with developmental disabilities that enhance their quality of
life, promote community inclusion and acceptance and foster each
individual’s unique ability to grow, learn and contribute to community.
Services that are innovative and uniquely responsive to the changing needs
of the individual and family within the changing landscape of the service
environment. Maintain a person-centered focus where individual choice and
self-direction guide services; developing opportunities that promote
learning, community participation and good citizenship; promote and
maintain environments that are safe, integrated, healthy, foster a climate
of teamwork, respect and accountability for all; ensuring diligent
stewardship of local, state, federal and donor fiscal resources. Ardmore is
Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities certified as Supported
Living, Individual Options (IO) and Level One Provider.


*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

*ARDMORE, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER*


*PART TIME ADULT DAY PROGRAM SPECIALIST *

*THEATRE ON THE SPECTRUM – ADULT DAY SUPPORT *

*PT #T2*


*SITE DESCRIPTION:* Do you love going to the Theater? Or Love acting?  This
is the job for you!  Theater 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.

This is a Part-Time position, working 20 hours per week; with vacation and
sick time accrued on hours worked.


The rate of pay is  *$10.00* per hour


*HOURS OF THE POSITION ARE:*

Sunday:

OFF

Monday:

9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Tuesday:

9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Wednesday:

11:00 AM-3:30 PM

Thursday:

9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Friday:

9:00 AM-3:30 PM

Saturday:

OFF


*NOTE:  There may be some additional evening and weekend hours for
performances and special events.*


*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:* Human Resources/ Director of Integrated Adult Day and
Community Employment.  Ardmore Inc, 981 East Market St, Akron OH 44305
 330-535-2601  www.aremoreinc.org


*POSTED:  May 10, 2017*
*Wendy Duke*
Co-Founder, *The Center for Applied Drama and Autism*
Program Director, *Theatre on the Spectrum Adult Day Company, Ardmore Inc*





email: wendy at centerforada.org <laura at centerforada.org>
telephone: 330.687.4177
web: centerforada.org
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