Autism Day Program Assistant Full-Time
Autism Day Program Assistant Full-Time
Posted on :
11-04-2025
Employer Active
1 Vacancy
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Share
Send me jobs like this
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailValid email field required
Send jobs
Monthly Salary
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
11-04-2025
Job Description
Description
As anAutism Day Program Assistant you will contribute to a great life for children by supporting their health skill development and retention. You will provide and assist with care and treatment services to children as designated by their individualized care plan. You will also collaborate directly with an interdisciplinary team of nurses and outpatient therapists to assist with child development.
Benefits and Compensation
The starting pay for this position is $15/ hour.
This role is fulltime and eligible for health benefits includingmedical/dental/vision insurance paid time off and a 403B retirement account. PTO is frontloaded upon hire and starts accruing immediately. Our staff are also eligible to participate in theWAGE$program which provides an additional stipend to individuals working in eligible early care and educational programs.
Schedule
Full time 40 hours per week
Benefits and Compensation
The starting pay for this position is $15/ hour.
This role is fulltime and eligible for health benefits includingmedical/dental/vision insurance paid time off and a 403B retirement account. PTO is frontloaded upon hire and starts accruing immediately. Our staff are also eligible to participate in theWAGE$program which provides an additional stipend to individuals working in eligible early care and educational programs.
Schedule
Full time 40 hours per week
Monday Friday working during hours of operation of 7:30am5:30 pm
What Youll Do
- Work in a 1:3 ratio.
- Assist the children at ChildServe in becoming as independent as possible and in preparing them to begin school.
- Work cooperatively with nurses therapists and other day program employees.
- Follow aspects of the care plan within scope to meet individual goals set by therapy.
- Provide a safe and consistent environment for care learning and play.
- Follow change of shift procedure to assure communication and continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate complete and timely records.
- Communicate with children families licensed professionals ChildServe personnel schools and the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- Perform other duties assigned which may include but not limited to:
- Diapering and toilet training
- Feeding
- Communication via picture exchange communication system (PECS) other communication devices and/or simple sentences
- Managing and controlling emotions
- Managing and controlling aggressive behaviors both childtochild and childtoemployee
- Aiding in learning and retaining preschool skills such as prewriting strokes cutting turn taking etc.
What Youll Need
- Preferred: Twoyear degree in human services or education
- Preferred: Experience working with children with special healthcare needs
- Must pass the Iowa DCI child and adult abuse and criminal backgroundcheck prior to hire and every two years thereafter and complete the child abuse affidavit.
- Must also pass the National FBI criminal record check.
- Ability to lift up to 35lbs be mobile within the classroom and playground areas and frequently bend lift reach and stand.
- Ability to communicate effectively in reading writing and speaking theEnglish language.
Not sure if you hit 100 of the position expectations Lets talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingemailprotected.
Why ChildServe
ChildServehas earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
ChildServehas earned the title of Top Workplace every year since 2014. Heres why employees love working here:
- Our work matters.We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreat life.
- Were not your average nonprofit.We serve 5800 children each year through over 30 specialty pediatric services in the Ames Des Moines and Iowa City areas. Many of our programs are oneofakind.
- Our team members rock.Our teams are filled with people who care about their coworkers and who believe that collaboration is key to providing exceptional care to children.
- Our learning never stops. As a nonprofit dedicated to innovation were proud to help many team members gain new certifications continue their education take their expertise to the next level and find new opportunities to advance their career right here at ChildServe.
- We believe our differences make us great.We are on a continuous journey to create an environment where different perspectives are valued and all feel safe and welcome.
- Weremoving forward together. Experts across multiple disciplines work together to help kids get the best care possible.
Ready to leave work every day knowing youve made a difference for kids and families Lets move Forward Together apply today!
ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.
ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
Key Skills
Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.
