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PIT Crew: Program Assistant in Training
Joan and Stanford Alexander Celebration Company

Celebration Company empowers adults with disabilities to create high-quality products and art that celebrate the joy of life. Through our work, we aim to educate our consumers about the importance of disability rights as human rights and make a global impact by fostering a community of artists, advocates, and allies.

The position reports to the Celebration Company Volunteer Coordinator/Community Outreach Coordinator.

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Job Purpose

Modeled after “Counselor in Training (CIT)” programs, Alexander Jewish Family Service is providing a unique opportunity for selected individuals to provide direct service to employees as a Program Assistant in Training (PIT Crew).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team at Celebration Company to ensure excellent delivery of services to participants
• Aid Celebration Company Staff with participant oversight to ensure a productive and safe work environment
• Assist participants with their work tasks while they are on the floor
• Assist and/or co-facilitate special skills groups with a Celebration Company staff member
• Facilitate and assist participants with food preparation
• Help with quality control of products
• Serve in the Celebration Company Retail Store and Gallery when needed
• Support Celebration Company staff when needed
• Additional responsibilities as warranted by management

Supports:

• Assistance with tracking participation hours
• Training in Jewish culture and traditions/working in a Jewish organization
• Ongoing mentorship and support with:
  • Customer service
  • Workplace safety procedures (Food HandlerCertification, etc.)
  • Time management
  • Job-Coach Training for onsite production goals
  • Workplace relationships
  • Public speaking
  • Assisting in small groups
  • Leadership skills
  • Communication skills
  • Social skills
  • Life skills
  • Self-Advocacy skills

Qualifications Include:

• Experience working with the disability population
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to preserve confidential information
• Demonstrate ability to foster a workable, effective and productive relationship with other clients, staff, administration, volunteers and organizations
• Ability to work effectively as a team member and assist staff members willingly.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Flexible availability

Salary:

• The PIT Crew program participants will be paid $8.50/hour
• Program hours are 9:00- 3:00
• PIT Crew works on average four hours per day up to three days per week
• Additional hours are reserved for breaks, training and support

Financial Requirements:

The PIT Crew program is billed monthly based on the scheduled participation days per week:

• 3 days/week-$500 per month
• 2 days/week- $367 per month
• 1 day/week-$183 per month

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For additional questions, please contact: 

Sarah Abercombie

Community Outreach/Program Assistant, Celebration Company Central

niteowls@alexanderjfs.org