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Ambitions of Idaho
Direct Support Staff (Developmental Therapy) / Program Assistant $19
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$39,289 / year median in Idaho
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Ambitions of Idaho is currently seeking Direct Support Staff, who are interested in having opportunities to work in the community and in our center, to work with adults with Developmental Disabilities who display challenging behaviors. This services is provided directly to adults to decrease challenging behaviors and increase skills in communication, socialization, self-direction, independence and integration. Job description ranges from assisting with community activities, completing daily living skills such as cooking, hygiene and interacting with peers. This position also requires staff to support the DDA Program as a Program Assistant. The Program Assistant is an Instruction and Support position whose job function is to assist program management in the delivery of Instruction and Support services. Primary responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling client program services; employee training and oversight; maintaining and updating participant and employee records, maintaining an overall organized service. The Program Assistant reports to the