Program Support Specialist

Program Support Specialist – Job Description

Position: Program Support Specialist Location: The Brave Warrior Project Center – Wenatchee, WA Schedule: Up to 20 hours per week (weekdays, evenings and weekends) Compensation: $20/hour – Non-exempt, No Benefits

Position Summary:

The Program Support Specialist plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of Brave Warriors NCW programs for children, youth, and adults with disabilities and chronic medical conditions. This role provides direct support during respite, enrichment, social, and recreation programs by facilitating activities, assisting with participant needs, promoting safety, encouraging independence, and helping maintain a warm, inclusive environment.

This position requires compassion, patience, strong communication skills, and the ability to support individuals across a wide range of ages and support needs.

Essential Functions:

• Support and engage participants in a variety of recreational, life-skills, enrichment, and community activities.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide individualized support to children and adults during activities, transitions, and routines.
• Assist participants with bathroom and hygiene needs as appropriate.
• Maintain participant safety at all times, including during community outings.
• Assist in creating a friendly, supportive, and inclusive environment by promoting positive behavior strategies and participant connection.
• Build appropriate, stable, and consistent relationships with participants and families/caregivers while respecting confidentiality.
• Serve as a role model for participants, volunteers, interns, and peers.
• Prepare and serve healthy snacks while honoring dietary restrictions and safety protocols.
• Support social-emotional learning, communication, self-regulation, and independence-building activities.
• Communicate program needs, observations, and concerns to the Program Manager in a timely and professional manner.

Qualifications:

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs
• Self-motivated, responsible, cheerful, creative, and efficient with time management
• Bilingual

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children/youth/adults with disabilities or chronic medical conditions
• Ability to meet the physical, emotional, and safety demands of the role
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Current (or willingness to obtain):
• CPR/First Aid Certification
• QBS Safety Care Certification
• Successful Washington State background check (per RCW
• No history of crimes against individuals or child abuse

Preferred

• Experience in community programs, recreation, education, ABA support, teaching, or caregiver roles
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus
• Basic computer literacy (email, simple documentation)

Reports To:

Program Manager

Work Environment:

Work is performed on-site at The Brave Warrior Project Center. This position requires physical activity, including assisting with mobility and personal care, preparing materials, and maintaining participant engagement.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person