Disability Aide

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC); Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC) seeks a part-time Disability Aide for Head Start Birth-5 in Tell City, Indiana. The role covers 28 hours per week to support children with disabilities in the classroom and on the playground.

Duties include assisting with screenings and completing required tasks in line with Head Start and Indiana licensing regulations; duties may include Cook or custodial tasks based on the schedule.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children preferred.
• Must obtain a CDA within one year of hire.
• Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including background checks, drug screen, and TB test.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to children with disabilities in the classroom and on the playground.
• Assist with developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings.
• Perform duties related to Head Start standards and center procedures; may assist with Cook or custodial duties as scheduled.

Skills

Communication with children

Communication with families

Childcare experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA within 1 year

Job description

Description

Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a part-time Disability Aide position working 28 hours per week. This position will be utilized to provide support to children with disabilities in the assigned Head Start Birth-5 classroom and on the playground. The work hours and tasks may vary on any given day from classroom to classroom, center to center, as a Cook, or custodial duties depending on the schedule or as assigned to assist with support and coverage in the centers. This position will assist in the completion of required developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the required time period. Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

Requirements

Applicants must possess good communication skills with children and families and display positive interaction with infants, toddlers, and preschool children ages 6 weeks to 5 years.

• A High School diploma or equivalent required; experience with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children preferred.
• Obtain a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within one year of hire.
• Must meet Head Start and Indiana Childcare Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical and complete an annual T.B. test.

Benefits

• LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to part-time employees, including vacation leave, holiday leave, and 401k plan.
• All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.