| Location | Dayton, OH |
| Salary | $19.94–$25.46 Per Hour |
Engagement Specialist
Salary
$19.94 - $25.46 Hourly
Location
8100 North Main Street, Dayton, OH
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
06078
Department
Stillwater Center
Opening Date
08/21/2026
Internal Only
No
Position Overview
Developmental level in Engagement to assist with assigning tasks, coordinating daily activities and monitoring performance. Assists in the training of new team members; monitor safety requirements and regulations for all staff; prepare reports on team activities as requested; Assists members of management in project management and leads workflow.
Summary of Job Duties
Maintain responsibility for a SIM classroom daily. Create, prepare, and implement interactive and functional activities. Maintain a positive therapeutic environment in the room and assist the other staff in the room with understanding the activities and schedules of the day. Plan and/or assist in decorating the classroom and hallways of SIM. Ensures safety and well-being of residents; provides direct care to residents, incorporating habilitation and occupational therapy goals; provides and/or assists in personal care, communication, socialization; Repositions residents as needed; Works directly with residents to meet physical needs individually or in group settings. Provides guidance and instruction in self-skills, social skills, household/domestic skills and community skills.
Participate in the planning and implementation of larger group events hosted by SIM. Work cooperatively as a team member to assure a variety of engaging experiences that meet the personal needs of the individuals served.; becomes familiar with all emergency procedures; attends scheduled training sessions and required in services.
Participate in the planning and implementation of community engagement activities; drives and escorts residents to scheduled outside recreational activities and other daily activities, as needed. Operates motor vehicles as assigned, monitors cleanliness and maintenance of vehicle.
Participates in Individual Habilitation Plan meetings or Individual Service Plans or Individual Education Plans or another habilitation plan as needed by the individual served. Ensures completion of appropriate documentation pertinent to resident's well-being and care. Keeps records of residents' progress; maintains accurate records; maintain and dispense medications and records administration of medication.
(Performs Related Duties As Required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Equivalent to high school diploma, one (1) year of experience in day programming and/or activities field working with individuals with intellectual disabilities or one (1) year of experience working with other special populations; OR alternative, equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.
Supplemental Information
Driving Requirement:Must maintain a current, valid United States driver's license with an acceptable driving record and show proof of insurance.
Training & Development Required
Vehicle Driving Training. Medication Administration Certificate. CPR & First Aid Certification. Must maintain licensure and certification(s).
All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.
Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.
Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.
Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.
Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.
Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: www.mcbenefits.org.
Employer Montgomery County
Address 451 West Third Street, 9th Floor
Dayton, Ohio, 45422
Website http://www.mcohio.org