DIRFloortime Player - Annandale

Kindergrowththerapy; Annandale (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate and innovative team dedicated to supporting children with autism. As a playful and energetic RDT, you will engage with youths through one-on-one DIRFloortime therapy sessions in their homes. This role offers flexible part-time hours, with the potential to build a full-time caseload, while emphasizing employee happiness and growth. You will work under the guidance of experienced professionals, fostering meaningful relationships and making a positive impact on children's lives. If you are passionate about child development and eager to grow in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Mileage reimbursement

Weekly supervision and mentoring

DIRFloortime training reimbursement

Health Insurance for full-time employees

Career Advancement support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 1 year of related experience or education.
• Valid ID and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one DIRFloortime therapy sessions for autistic youths.
• Collect light data and record sessions for reflection.

Skills

Childcare experience

Special education experience

Developmental intervention skills

Autism intervention techniques

Bilingual in Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Video recording device

Job description

About Kinder Growth

At Kinder Growth we strive to support children with autism in building strong, meaningful, and enjoyable relationships with those around them. We work to support children in unlocking their potential to bring forth a happier and more engaged child.

We take great pride in the Kinder Growth work environment. Our emphasis on employee happiness, growth, collaboration, and communication are our guiding values when it comes to our staff. We recognize the value of our staff and their potential to contribute to our Kinder Growth team.

Start your journey with us today!

Here’s what we’re looking for...

We are seeking playful and energetic RDTs to play with autistic youths. Our RDTs work in the home providing one-to-one DIRFloortime therapy sessions. Flexible and part-time hours, including evenings and weekends, with the availability to build a full-time caseload.

Here’s what your role as an RDT may look like:

• Work under the supervision of an AFT (Advanced Floortime Player) or QHP (Qualified Healthcare Provider).
• Befriending the youth.
• Playing 1:1 to support the child in development.
• Video your session to reference back to when reflecting on sessions.
• Light data collection.
• Use positive, affective approaches to create meaningful change.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred and 1 year related experience or education required.
• Valid form of ID.
• Pass Federal and State background checks.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to play on the floor.
• Working device to take session data and video sessions.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred but not required.

Experience (1 year required):

• Childcare (babysitting, daycare, preschool teacher, assistant teacher).
• Special education (educational settings, special needs).
• Developmental intervention (early intervention).
• Autism interventions (RBT/Behavioral technician, autism support specialist, ABA therapist, other DIRFloortime experience).

Benefits Offered:

• Flexible and part-time hours, including evenings and weekends, with the availability to build a full-time caseload.
• No more than a 30-minute commute, with client-to-client mileage reimbursement.
• Direct weekly supervision and mentoring by DIRFloortime credentialed professionals.
• DIRFloortime training reimbursement.
• Career Advancement: Extensive support for those interested in advancing in an evolving field.
• Full-time employees: Health Insurance.

COVID-19 Precautions:

• Remote interview process.
• Virtual meetings.

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25 per hour