Group Assistant

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

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Group Assistant

Hourly Part-Time Thom Anne Sullivan Center, Lowell, MA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 3333

Salary Range: $20.00 To $24.00 Hourly

Come and join our Early Intervention Program! Work in a positive and supportive environment and make a difference in the lives of children and families! Thom Child & Family Servicesis seeking a Group Assistant (23.5 hours a week, M,T,Th,F 8:30-12:30, Wednesday 8:30-4:00)to join their Thom Anne Sullivan Center Early Intervention program team located inLowell, MA. The Group Assistant will assist in center-based or community-based child, parent/child, parent support, or parent education groups. The ideal candidate is a professional who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is eager to continue learning.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High school equivalency with a minimum of three years experience in Early Intervention or similar program plus 30 hours of in-service training, workshops, or college courses in a related field.
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and maintain a current drivers’ license.
• CPR certification required.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries; promote client confidentiality; and exhibit flexibility, sensitivity to cultural differences, and teamwork.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to problem solve, make recommendations, and implement solutions

Job Responsibilities:

• Participate in the safe transition of children on and off the bus and be familiar with the transportation routine (remove and put car seats and children on/off buses, signing paperwork, etc.)
• Greet and interact with children and families before and after groups. (Help orient new families to group routine, touch base with parents after group about their child).
• Support and participate with implementation of group activities (preparing snack, washing child’s hands, supporting upset child).
• Promote ongoing communication about children in group with other team members (parents/caregivers, group leader, service coordinator, other EI providers).
• Communicate and assist group leaders and staff to prepare and implement activities for groups (sensory, art, manipulatives, motor equipment).
• Work with group coordinator to maintain inventory of supplies (food, cleaning, art, group equipment).
• Be informed of children’s IFSP goals and work with service coordinator and group staff to implement strategies to address them in the group setting.
• Maintain cleanliness of group space and materials (wash dishes, sanitation of toys, clean sinks, vacuum, etc.).
• Maintain a safe and therapeutic group environment.
• Help group coordinator prepare and update group bulletin boards.

Thom Child and Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, familial status, domestic violence status, or any other status protected by law.