GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Kidz Korner is an after-school enrichment program for students with autism, Down syndrome, and other developmental disabilities. Kidz Korner provides recreational and social opportunities in group settings, and offers engaging activities in a supportive environment. Kidz Korner is designed to support the development of hobbies, social outcomes, and new interests. The After-School Program Aide assists the Program Lead to ensure safe and appropriate services are delivered and supervises youth enrolled in the program.
This is an on-site recreation program located in Toms River, Ocean County, serving youth with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Program Aide will support the recreational and social goals of participants through fun and engaging activities and games.
Part Time: July 7th – August 7th, Monday – Thursday, 11:30am – 5:30pm
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that all work is carried out in a manner that is both respectful and empowering to families and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assists the Program Lead with care and supervision of Kidz Korner participants.
- Participates in the program’s wide array of indoor and outdoor activities including arts, crafts, games, music, dance and educational projects, and group activities.
- Assists in ensuring the comfort, health safety, and well-being of all program participants.
- Is attentive, flexible, and supportive of youth enrolled in program.
- Encourages and models social behavior and appropriate self-expression.
- Provides input at staff or family meetings and as needed discussing participant wellbeing, behaviors, and program quality.
- Based on need, may be required to travel to other after-school program locations to fill in if short staffed.
- Maintains CPR/First Aid certification (every two years) and Handle with Care annually.
- Completes 6 professional development hours annually.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
