Paraprofessional

Responsibilities

• Promote skill development of children in day treatment as indicated by the daily program schedule.
• Individual children and/or groups will be assigned daily.
• Assist the child in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help skills, motor skills, and cognitive development, play, and relationship skills.
• Communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team, the child, and the child’s family.
• Complete pre-service training prior to starting to work in the day treatment program.
• Assist the mental health practitioner with daily set-up and clean-up of materials and activities.
• Set-up materials and toys for individual skill work and groups as they occur throughout the program day.
• Assist with daily self-help skills, such as diapering, toileting, washing hands, eating, etc.

Requirements

• Knowledge of child development and childhood disorders.
• Associates Degree with 4,000-hour experience OR Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.
• Experience working with early childhood and children with special needs, particularly children on the autism spectrum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services.

Skills

• Knowledge of child development and childhood disorders.
• Experience working with early childhood and children with special needs, particularly children on the autism spectrum.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Health and dental insurance.
• Health savings account with an employer contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retailment contribution match.
• Generous PTO, paid holiday schedule, CEU funds, childcare discount, and eligibility for loan forgiveness.
• $500 Sign on Bonus - $250 at hire, $250 after 6 months.

Pay

The pay range for these positions starts at $38,694 - $42,994 annually for full time, depending on qualifications (i.e., licensure and experience).

Schedule

Mon - Fri - Full Time - 7:45-4:15.

Company Information

We are committed to employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients being served. St. David’s Center accomplishes these objectives through supportive & collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.

Additional Information

This position is benefits eligible, including health and dental insurance, health savings account with an employer contribution, flexible spending accounts, and retirement account with matching contribution. Additionally, we offer generous PTO, paid holiday schedule, CEU funds, childcare discount, and eligibility for loan forgiveness.

This position is also eligible for a $500 Sign on Bonus - $250 at hire, $250 after 6 months.

All new employees will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated (not to include booster doses at this time) or have an approved exemption before their start date.