Spanish Speaking Paraprofessional

Position Overview

We are now hiring Day Treatment Support Staff for our Autism Day Treatment program at our Minneapolis location(s).

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.

Qualifications

• Required- Paraprofessional I High school Diploma/GED + 1000 hours experience working with children
• Paraprofessional II High school diploma/GED + 8000 hours experience working with children OR Associates degree/Two years of full-time post-secondary education + 4000 hours experience working with children
• Bachelor's degree + 1000 hours experience working with children
• PREFERRED- Experience working with early childhood and children with special needs, particularly children on the autism spectrum
• Bilingual Spanish Speaker

Compensation

The pay range for these positions starts at $16.92 - $21.92 /hr annually, depending on qualifications (i.e., licensure and experience). This salary reflects a 40-hour workweek, annualized. Any agreed-upon reduction in weekly hours will be reflected in salary commensately. Please inquire with interest. 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, childcare discount, and eligibility for loan forgiveness!

Location

Minneapolis/Nicollet Mall

Schedule

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