JOB DESCRIPTION:

POSITION TITLE: Independent Living Assistant

HOURLY WAGE: $17.50

LOCATION: Scranton, PA

COMPANY PROFILE: Since 1988, MyCIL has been providing help for people with disabilities to live independently. The Transitional Skills Center is designed for people with disabilities, between the ages of 14 – 21, who might be eligible for post-secondary education, vocational training, or employment opportunities.
Learn more at: https://www.mycil.org/transitional-skills-center/

THE ROLE DEFINED: Reporting to the Director of Transitional Skills Center, the Independent Living Assistant is responsible for supporting program delivery to new and existing participants in the Transitional Skills Program. The Independent Living Assistant will assistant in the design and implementation of new programming for the participants as the program grows.

Estimated Percent of Time: 90%

• Supports the Group Facilitator instructing students with classroom management and organization.

• Reinforce lessons by assisting the Group Facilitator in reviewing material, providing more hands-on, one-on-one, and small group sessions.
• Assists in the preparation of materials.
• Provides support in all skills training programs which include social skills, time management, organizational skills, independent living skills, vocational skills, job explorations, and interviewing skills.
• Assists in overseeing a group of students participating in community activities; this includes assisting with van transportation (i.e., monitoring students during transport) as well as driving the van.
• Supports students personal, social, physical, behavioral, emotional, and transitional needs in a team environment.

Estimated Percent of Time: 10%

• Provides support in other facility-related, program development, participant-oriented duties.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Associates degree preferred.
• Work experience in a non-profit, educational, or social service environment;

working with young adults with physical and/or cognitive disabilities.

• Understanding of group dynamics, as well as facilitating group sessions.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

DESIRED PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment, as well as independently.
• Ability to give and received constructive feedback.
• Humility, passion, and emotional intelligence are prerequisites for success.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Sedentary work: duties require exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (10-33%

of time) and/or a minute amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, and pull
items such as files.

• May involve bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting on occasion.
• No unusual accident or health hazards in position.
• Works in a well-lit office area.
• Travel is required.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the main functions of the position and shall not be considered as the detailed listing of all the job requirements that may be part of the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scranton, PA 18509: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require MyCIL to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status.
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Scranton, PA 18509: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you now or in the future require MyCIL to commence (“sponsor”) an immigration case in order to employ you (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration case)? This is sometimes called “sponsorship” for an employment-based visa status.
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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