Group Assistant

Thom Child & Family Services; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid holidays

403(b) with employer matching

Section 125 flexible benefits plan

Long-term disability insurance

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education stipend

Job summary

Thom Child & Family Services is hiring a Group Assistant for our Early Intervention program in Marlborough, MA. This part-time, hourly role supports center-based or community groups for children and families, with a focus on safety and effective group facilitation.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be able to lift 30 pounds, hold a valid driver’s license, and bring experience in Early Intervention or related fields. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, or related field required.
• Or a high school equivalency with 3+ years of EI experience plus 30 hours of related training.
• Must lift 30 pounds and hold a valid driver's license; CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with safe bus transitions and help secure car seats and children.
• Greet families, orient new families to group routines and follow up with parents.
• Support group activities and prepare snacks, supervise hand washing, comfort upset children.
• Coordinate with group leaders and staff to plan activities (sensory, art, play).
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment for groups.
• Assist in implementing IFSP goals in group settings.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of group space and materials.
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic group environment.
• Help update group bulletin boards with relevant information.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Associate degree in related field

High school equivalency + 30 hrs training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

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Group Assistant

Hourly Part-Time Thom Marlboro Area Early Intervention, Marlborough, MA, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 3301

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 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 Services is seeking an GroupAssistant Early Intervention program team located in Marlborough, 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.

Thom Child & Family Services offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Health and Dental Insurance, including Fitness Benefits and Wellness Incentive Program.
• Generous vacation, personal, and sick/long-term illness time
• Paid holiday (12 paid holidays).
• 403(b) with employer matching.
• Section 125 flexible benefits plan (Medical and dependent care).
• Employer-sponsored Long-term disability insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Life Insurance.
• Employer-sponsored Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Stipend for continuing education and conference fees.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Other optional benefits:
  • Short-term Disability Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Cancer Insurance
  • College Tuition Program

Qualifications/Requirements

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood, Special Education, or related field;
• Or a 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.

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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.