Autism Day Treatment Paraprofessional — Help Kids Thrive

Stdavidscenter; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

St. David's Center in Minneapolis is hiring a paraprofessional for the Autism Day Treatment program. The role assists Mental Health Practitioners in implementing individual day treatment plans for children and their families.

The program serves children aged 2-6 with ASD, employing a mental health approach and an interdisciplinary team including therapists. Location is downtown Minneapolis with full-time weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development and childhood disorders.
• Must be read, write, and comprehend English.
• High School Diploma/GED + 1000 hours experience working with children.
• Bachelor's Degree + 1000 hours experience working with children.
• Associate's degree/Two years of full-time post-secondary education + 4000 hours experience working with children.
• Or High School Diploma/GED + 8000 hours experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Promote skill development of children in day treatment as indicated by the daily program schedule.
• Assist children with self-management, communication, and social 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 with daily setup and clean-up of materials and activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

English literacy

Team collaboration

Interdisciplinary communication

Self-management support

Education

High School Diploma/GED + 1000 hours experience working with children

Bachelor's Degree + 1000 hours experience working with children

Associate's degree/Two years of full-time post-secondary education + 4000 hours experience working with children

Or High School Diploma/GED + 8000 hours experience working with children

Job description

St. David's Center in Minneapolis is hiring a paraprofessional for the Autism Day Treatment program. The role assists Mental Health Practitioners in implementing individual day treatment plans for children and their families.

The program serves children aged 2-6 with ASD, employing a mental health approach and an interdisciplinary team including therapists. Location is downtown Minneapolis with full-time weekday schedule.