Individual Child Aide

Company: Community Teamwork
Location: Lowell
Posted on: January 21, 2025

Job Description:

The Individual Child Aide - School Age Program, will foster a safe and supportive environment in the After-School program for children with learning, emotional, or behavioral challenges. The role focuses on providing individualized support to help these children successfully integrate into the program. This is a part time position - up to 19.5 hours weekly.
At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We offer:

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• Starting at $18. 53 per hour
  
• Casual work environment
  
• Paid sick leave
  
• Career advancement and professional development
  
• 5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
  
• Great co-workers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
  
  Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  
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  • Offer one-on-one support to children aged 5-13 with special emotional or learning needs within the after-school program.
    
  • Build positive, trusting relationships with children through effective relationship-building techniques.
    
  • Assist in the child's involvement in all program routines, including peer interactions and group activities.
    
  • Follow the guidance of their supervisor regarding child behavior management.
    
  • Implement recommended interventions, using sensory and emotional support tools, and respond appropriately to the child's behaviors.
    
  • Observe and provide feedback on the effectiveness of interventions to support the child's self-regulation.
    
  • Ensure the child's safety at all times, manage unsafe behaviors, and report concerns to the Site Manager.
    
  • Communicate with parents at the end of the shift, as needed, in coordination with the Site Manager.
    
  • Report any concerns to the School Age Inclusion Specialist.
    
  • Collaborate professionally with School Age and clinical staff.
    
  • Participate in staff meetings and required training sessions.
    
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.
    
    Qualifications:
    
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    • High School diploma or equivalent required.
      
    • Experience working with school-age children in an educational or childcare setting is required.
      
    • Preferred experience with children who have behavioral, developmental, or emotional challenges.
      
    • Ability to engage and connect positively with individual children.
      
    • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
      
    • Strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
      
    • Completion of BRC to obtain suitability confirmation is required.
      
    • Recent physical exam and proof of MMR vaccination are required.
      
    • Language skills in Spanish, Swahili, or Portuguese are a plus.
      
    • Availability from 2-6 PM on most weekdays is essential.
      
      
      All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.
      Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
      Community Teamwork is committed to an equitable, non-discriminatory, and anti-racist approach in all components of our organizational structure and operations, including the job application process. We recognize that people of underprivileged backgrounds and underrepresented identities often are not afforded equitable access to resources, opportunities, and professional development. We offer professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement opportunities to ensure that you and CTI are set up for success. We encourage you to apply if you see an opening that is exciting to you and include examples of your work that you feel demonstrate your qualifications. Please feel free to speak to all experiences, skills, and educational certifications that you feel are relevant. We look forward to reviewing your application.
      This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative team in an organization committed to excellence.

Keywords: Community Teamwork, Newton , Individual Child Aide, Other , Lowell, Massachusetts