Physical and other Demands: Ability to hear the alarms, phones, and communications from children, adults and employees in short and long range; Ability to lift at least 100 pounds with another employee or lifting equipment more than twice during each shift; Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and stand for long periods of time throughout the shift (more than 15 minutes at a time, 8 or more times during the shift); Ability to reach above the shoulders at least four times during a shift, often lifting an item of weight; Ability to grasp, retrieve, pinch and hold small items frequently throughout the shift, at least once every ten minutes; Ability to walk and run with or alongside the individuals when assisting them to and from the day programs, during community outings, and within the residences constantly for periods of time exceeding half an hour; Demonstrated physical capacity to assist individuals with mobility impairments as needed; Assists individuals with housekeeping tasks such as cleaning the bathroom, kitc. Ability to perform procedures, and maintain certification in CPR, First Aid, physical restraints and crisis intervention (CPI) for the safety of the residents and staff; Ability to manage and handle stressful and emotionally charged interactions and situations in a calm and professional manner, especially when dealing with the behavior programs of the individuals we serve.