SFA-Center is now hiring Direct Care Staff for our Adult Day Program Direct Care Staff:

• Start date: August 6, 2025

• Schedule is 8:15 AM - 2:45 PM 

• $15 per hour 

• Does not include Benefits and Paid Time Off 

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma is required; Associate degree preferred; bachelor’s degree is a plus. 

• For all positions, prior experience working in the public school system, working children with disabilities, and/or Applied Behavior Analysis is preferred.

• Background screening required through APD (cannot begin working without background screening); social security card is required. Fingerprint fee is $65, paid by applicant.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION (ALL STAFF): 

SFAC employees are assigned to specific exceptional participants to enable those participants to access the education program by using appropriate behavior management techniques and professional methods and practices associated with the needs of the participants. Work is performed under close supervision of a certified teacher or professional support staff and is subject to specific, detailed instruction. This work requires the following physical activities: climbing, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The worker is exposed to cold, heat, noise, perilous behavioral incidents and atmospheric conditions. The work is performed indoors and outdoors. 

JOB TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in planning and implementing the daily program under the direction of the Program Director.

• Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.

• Help with the general housekeeping tasks. 

• Supervise all student activities to ensure safety at all times. 

• Report to Lead Teacher any problem which may occur with the participants; observe, record, and report on the behavior of individual participants as assigned. 

• Help to maintain a neat and organized classroom. 

• Help participants establish good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers and assist with toilet training as needed; may assist in feeding and dressing as needed. 

• Assist in maintaining a clean and neat classroom; collect garbage daily and put it outside the classroom door.

 • Comply with policies and procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook, including maintaining professionalism at all times. 

• Job description, job duties, and/or classroom is subject to change throughout the year. 

• Perform related duties of an instructional or clerical nature, as directed.

 • Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences.

• Participate in other events, or execute other duties, as directed by the Executive Director.