Day Treatment Support Staff Paraprofessional

Stdavidsmn; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

HSA with employer contribution

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement with matching

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Childcare discount

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

St. David's Preschool Autism Day Treatment seeks a Day Treatment Support Staff Paraprofessional to join a collaborative team providing early intervention and family support services to preschoolers with autism spectrum disorder.

This full‑time role offers a $2,000 sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. The position supports treatment sessions, assists with room setup, and helps children with daily activities in a developmentally oriented program.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED plus 1000 hours experience working with children.
• High school Diploma or GED plus 8000 hours experience working with children.
• Associates degree or two years of post-secondary education plus 4000 hours experience working with children.
• Bachelor's degree plus 1000 hours experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Provide treatment room support by working with individual children and/or in small groups to implement treatment goals for each child.
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to carry out therapeutic interventions and support generalization of skill development.
• Support treatment room functioning by assisting with the daily set-up of the room and materials necessary to support activities and interventions. Provide support for functional activities such as toileting, snack/lunch time, outside, and gym time.
• Assist with schedules and clerical treatment room activities in support of the Mental Health Practitioners.

Education

HS Diploma + 1000h

HS Diploma + 8000h

Assoc degree + 4000h

Bachelor's degree + 1000h

Job description

We strive to create an inclusive environment in which all are seen, heard, and supported; encouraged to bring their whole authentic selves; and honored in their differences.

Position Title

Day Treatment Support Staff Paraprofessional ($2,000 Sign On Bonus)

Compensation (Pay/Benefits)

Our employees are our most valuable asset; therefore, we offer competitive pay and benefits. The pay range for these positions starts at $16.92- $21.92 an hour for full time, 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 commensurately. 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!

Schedule

Full-time, 7:45 AM-4:15 PM M-F

Location

Minnetonka or Hopkins (We hiring for 1 staff at Hopkins, 1 staff at Minnetonka)

Program Summary

St. David's Preschool Autism Day Treatment provides both early intervention and family support services to preschool age clients with autism spectrum disorder. Our approach to treatment is developmental, relational, and play-based, integrating mental health and pediatric therapies to provide support for the challenges associated with autism.

Position Overview

• Provide treatment room support by working with individual children and/or in small groups to implement treatment goals for each child.
• Work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to carry out therapeutic interventions and support generalization of skill development.
• Support treatment room functioning by assisting with the daily set-up of the room and materials necessary to support activities and interventions. Provide support for functional activities such as toileting, snack/lunch time, outside, and gym time.
• Assist with schedules and clerical treatment room activities in support of the Mental Health Practitioners.

This position offers the opportunity to work for an agency that is committed to inclusivity and diversity, employee wellness, the professional development of employees and the overall wellness of clients being served. St. David's accomplishes these objectives through supportive & collaborative team environments, flexible work schedules and mission-inspired work.

Job Qualifications

Required

• High school Diploma/GED + 1000 hours experience working with children
• 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
• OR
• 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

St. David's is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status or disability.