Early Intervention Group Assistant — Part-Time

Douglas-A-Thom Clinic; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Thom Child & Family Services is seeking a Group Assistant for the Thom Anne Sullivan Center in Lowell, MA. This part-time, 23.5-hour-a-week role supports in center-based or community-based groups for children and families, with CPR and strong communication skills essential.

The position requires a high school equivalency and 3 years EI experience, plus 30 hours of related training. Candidates must be able to lift 30 pounds and hold a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school equivalency with 3 years EI experience and 30 hours of related training.
• Must lift 30 pounds and hold a valid drivers’ license.
• CPR certification required.
• Maintain client confidentiality and demonstrate teamwork.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Participate in safe transition of children on/off the bus and manage transportation paperwork.
• Greet and interact with children and families before and after groups.
• Support group activities (snack prep, handwashing, supporting upset child).
• Promote ongoing communication about children in group with other team members.
• Communicate and assist group leaders and staff to prepare activities.
• Maintain inventory of supplies with group coordinator.
• Be informed of IFSP goals and address them in group setting.
• Maintain cleanliness and a safe, therapeutic group environment.
• Help group coordinator update group bulletin boards.

Skills

EI experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Professional boundaries

Driver's license

CPR certification

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school equivalency

30 hours in-service training/college courses

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Thom Child & Family Services is seeking a Group Assistant for the Thom Anne Sullivan Center in Lowell, MA. This part-time, 23.5-hour-a-week role supports in center-based or community-based groups for children and families, with CPR and strong communication skills essential.

The position requires a high school equivalency and 3 years EI experience, plus 30 hours of related training. Candidates must be able to lift 30 pounds and hold a valid driver’s license.