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@centerforada.org <laura@centerforada.org> web: centerforada.org